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 7140948 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 58756318 epoch_slot_no: 263518 block_no: 7140771 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 79970 time: 2022-04-18 22:56:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eafdcfeba7e8ad8f00172764a3575fa4d7ec1f3b1ab3c97c3b3f37428cf5d67Block Operator
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