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 7140997 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58757389 epoch_slot_no: 264589 block_no: 7140820 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 80529 time: 2022-04-18 23:14:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04c51ffd537d82bc8415bfe13f2946c23b752c1162b49b4f4fd5d6b653b09a85Block Operator
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