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 7151932 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58990820 epoch_slot_no: 66020 block_no: 7151755 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 79862 time: 2022-04-21 16:05:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c507acb8bb0c8527e8786e4f156e1905690e505ed8684065a1b42dd00368194Block Operator
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