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 7140309 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58742585 epoch_slot_no: 249785 block_no: 7140132 slot_leader_id: 7110818 size: 76813 time: 2022-04-18 19:07:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x811001f49d01e3a44def90c3664802d2acaa0e4c1ad44e66709b26c7452f6ff7Block Operator
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