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 7140006 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58735809 epoch_slot_no: 243009 block_no: 7139829 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 78613 time: 2022-04-18 17:15:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb26edadb5dbe24fc6ad33540f2536ea79cbd5cee5ac792f7db8c901ff63d2dBlock Operator
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