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 7141611 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58770050 epoch_slot_no: 277250 block_no: 7141434 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 76557 time: 2022-04-19 02:45:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d8d18c909e0db40278f00e2811daf9ead0441b5a7ea1cd50dca5e182fe72bbcBlock Operator
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