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 7140043 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58736468 epoch_slot_no: 243668 block_no: 7139866 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 80311 time: 2022-04-18 17:25:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb8a7cd765d6da41064787f178b68e958ef97b2087a09104b0aa4a74221cf3d3Block Operator
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