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 7141738 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 58773028 epoch_slot_no: 280228 block_no: 7141561 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 69231 time: 2022-04-19 03:35:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8987b2632466a4efe77030c78ae253637101cdbc4ce50e8cd7b27d1351c6a950Block Operator
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