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 7141473 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58767283 epoch_slot_no: 274483 block_no: 7141296 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 78687 time: 2022-04-19 01:59:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f4c21076ce70881b6c6d4fb4ca4c9bdd20543ecd624a628f905f592272e4e19Block Operator
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