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 7152262 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 58997857 epoch_slot_no: 73057 block_no: 7152085 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 80374 time: 2022-04-21 18:02:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0ec4db099b54208a25399a12c892e460165f6262898ffb93d1d3ac2a1d06074Block Operator
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