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 7140556 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58748466 epoch_slot_no: 255666 block_no: 7140379 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 80586 time: 2022-04-18 20:45:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fa10fa8ec187d42803fcc9b72a4704c4760a2d4ff43441baf2d597f30035b09Block Operator
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