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 7140728 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58751865 epoch_slot_no: 259065 block_no: 7140551 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 77616 time: 2022-04-18 21:42:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e6139370badc65f772a482a5a71bdbdfb103ddc497ca6a5aae2f2be816bb3bBlock Operator
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