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 7141970 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58778328 epoch_slot_no: 285528 block_no: 7141793 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 64334 time: 2022-04-19 05:03:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd1063114a536b708c1c505bebff6d96fff40b8a7cbb1ce328341d7f2af458dBlock Operator
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