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 7141893 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58776610 epoch_slot_no: 283810 block_no: 7141716 slot_leader_id: 5687906 size: 53284 time: 2022-04-19 04:35:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01e263b0b199a61a26378335bcd83b6b2f63513684062e6efc90f5b642b7e61cBlock Operator
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