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 7151902 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 58990217 epoch_slot_no: 65417 block_no: 7151725 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 72250 time: 2022-04-21 15:55:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe03bf6642e1eaf7bae58fea2fc428d970564b1b176871a18fa259a5f28eb717Block Operator
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