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 7141041 Details
Epoch: 333Number of transactions in block: 60
slot_no: 58758189
epoch_slot_no: 265389
block_no: 7140864
slot_leader_id: 4682766
size: 80520
time: 2022-04-18 23:28:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb52db955123edf82afbd88a22788f1c646b4992f824294dd069fa2452fe8863
Block Operator
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