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 7140607 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58749317 epoch_slot_no: 256517 block_no: 7140430 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 80574 time: 2022-04-18 21:00:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x631172e302bad2e05e0dcbfe474934a1aef301637fb2fb958aadbf3331f30436Block Operator
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