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 7141927 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 58777302 epoch_slot_no: 284502 block_no: 7141750 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 13351 time: 2022-04-19 04:46:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7517f6b59c7da174cf55b043ae6cba2e0d3a757a4364fa7583ba34de23d05e82Block Operator
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