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 7141409 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58765904 epoch_slot_no: 273104 block_no: 7141232 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 78858 time: 2022-04-19 01:36:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef747308cb7ef3cc1dbe51ca136707f4e857810e658872e1970c6a07cb9ccf3bBlock Operator
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