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 7152468 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59001944 epoch_slot_no: 77144 block_no: 7152291 slot_leader_id: 7026824 size: 75772 time: 2022-04-21 19:10:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d7b4c89c33aa45e72ab39382cbb6b083cb058734bbfa154ad887f6869f6929cBlock Operator
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