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 7140149 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 58738814 epoch_slot_no: 246014 block_no: 7139972 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 77320 time: 2022-04-18 18:05:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb159f0c4c42eb82e630f1f2c62a315f34c2d7c8c78f893a444ab90dbd2456ce6Block Operator
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