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 7142111 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58781093 epoch_slot_no: 288293 block_no: 7141934 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 78377 time: 2022-04-19 05:49:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f911237dcb0ea4ceeb3696b2df9b64627b1f9520973d34a916828545977b77dBlock Operator
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