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 7150710 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58965676 epoch_slot_no: 40876 block_no: 7150533 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 76237 time: 2022-04-21 09:06:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e0cadf7f457ae4cdb7344242446ee568806e39aa90b9330afeb0b4957829e66Block Operator
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