A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7150685 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 58965128 epoch_slot_no: 40328 block_no: 7150508 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 78722 time: 2022-04-21 08:56:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657def6ad00372cbf13e417ea3f4d3cf58e5930ca0b02e598f68ac41d108f8c3Block Operator
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