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 7140359 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58743836 epoch_slot_no: 251036 block_no: 7140182 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 79966 time: 2022-04-18 19:28:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a7fa8a78af0399a01204c1fa57a488db796edf2f16b6249906b0d7fbbd88b02Block Operator
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