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 7140041 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 58736457 epoch_slot_no: 243657 block_no: 7139864 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 74927 time: 2022-04-18 17:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f206cfb43559c2e4300765e1b61d0bd97a01baecf60d36a140e9b81a1feb8b8Block Operator
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