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 7142118 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58781284 epoch_slot_no: 288484 block_no: 7141941 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 59517 time: 2022-04-19 05:52:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f35ad242fd958732bb74c5a46be8cc031eac53a14f22aab33e6d17d403f2f7fBlock Operator
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