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 7140257 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58741477 epoch_slot_no: 248677 block_no: 7140080 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 74944 time: 2022-04-18 18:49:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6a9250145a124054da3b9fe08dbb5388aea94511847e71641920fb79bd22d9Block Operator
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