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 7140243 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 58741167 epoch_slot_no: 248367 block_no: 7140066 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 80285 time: 2022-04-18 18:44:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa208adb2d7e96109b071253cd8615a934ec4b7e2e0af9dd18fb8d658a634ebf9Block Operator
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