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 7141688 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 58771687 epoch_slot_no: 278887 block_no: 7141511 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 14630 time: 2022-04-19 03:12:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa87eba005e0882807e3bb57cb50f623b9638ff8a150d171d8eca1e2757feea39Block Operator
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