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 7152246 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58997555 epoch_slot_no: 72755 block_no: 7152069 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 79008 time: 2022-04-21 17:57:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e4281016e8891cfa67fdd52a52869bbc02ccefa70c17bf3aceed56ca339c45dBlock Operator
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