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 7140538 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58748121 epoch_slot_no: 255321 block_no: 7140361 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 78026 time: 2022-04-18 20:40:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2388fc6278765148a9bb06290f1412868f0ee258d32c225a08197455db801172Block Operator
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