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 7140878 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58755009 epoch_slot_no: 262209 block_no: 7140701 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 80489 time: 2022-04-18 22:35:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5a156faf0ae835bf149c4bc04c05421edc81a68f2ec6584b36fe622d4b92d5Block Operator
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