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 7140553 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 58748384 epoch_slot_no: 255584 block_no: 7140376 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 76837 time: 2022-04-18 20:44:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ebd47c350ff2f68f0988a47edfd1b549c283668f9fa222fee50b0e593af383Block Operator
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