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 7152950 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59011704 epoch_slot_no: 86904 block_no: 7152773 slot_leader_id: 6248602 size: 78147 time: 2022-04-21 21:53:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f4664be2aa04b8f0e15d1536df26e6b34cf7ae23fb40c311f329caa93e613bBlock Operator
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