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 7140811 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 58753365 epoch_slot_no: 260565 block_no: 7140634 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 75759 time: 2022-04-18 22:07:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x549f6496228be4e45c774d5ad89e96e14c63fdb672e7a65a67a4f91c6f9e3e80Block Operator
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