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 7151057 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 58972634 epoch_slot_no: 47834 block_no: 7150880 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 77021 time: 2022-04-21 11:02:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11c05ba0431526a980344dd8b5934e92e8c1c5f7ad9e799f05d78c497b15745aBlock Operator
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