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 7142076 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 58780272 epoch_slot_no: 287472 block_no: 7141899 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 58925 time: 2022-04-19 05:36:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee20cdccc165484b7200b8b9d9982368ad70e3fb94a38c51f332943a61152f44Block Operator
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