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 7140185 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58739712 epoch_slot_no: 246912 block_no: 7140008 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 77412 time: 2022-04-18 18:20:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2412fa12c6037301afc9d73a5aa6de8559ee6c1af36770ad2b9ee65638a1f764Block Operator
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