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 7140735 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 58752000 epoch_slot_no: 259200 block_no: 7140558 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 80033 time: 2022-04-18 21:44:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fa1179cba942fa5e6a153dfd643b8617fadef39a80ede5d78baa7c130f07c87Block Operator
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