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 7150754 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 58966602 epoch_slot_no: 41802 block_no: 7150577 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 80511 time: 2022-04-21 09:21:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x381a091d923de83abe435645f15b8e421020c23c06a4aab00a78c2bf901e3839Block Operator
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