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 7152237 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58997328 epoch_slot_no: 72528 block_no: 7152060 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 76864 time: 2022-04-21 17:53:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea002252674fc9b731c5a131e1bd747f4fd54890070227f98c39562716dba7b1Block Operator
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