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 7141973 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 58778352 epoch_slot_no: 285552 block_no: 7141796 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 32256 time: 2022-04-19 05:04:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44bc2aa94d17de88b7d4d3f27c1e12a47446bd47acaea3c271bda0b4062f1732Block Operator
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