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 7140030 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 58736287 epoch_slot_no: 243487 block_no: 7139853 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 67857 time: 2022-04-18 17:22:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b23bda1b8dbdd70c3281634d2041da2474c2e3a80454df6b54dfac2ab4dfc9Block Operator
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