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 7152998 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59012986 epoch_slot_no: 88186 block_no: 7152821 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 76321 time: 2022-04-21 22:14:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe2c0bd86fed6efc4895a17430cfa63dc5cea492a5588f9dd0f8cbb2a8b5b77bBlock Operator
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