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 7142235 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58783722 epoch_slot_no: 290922 block_no: 7142058 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 72792 time: 2022-04-19 06:33:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x562321e9ea19fdb49cd232174541f87340a6038b5722fb93601afd3d9c2ebe18Block Operator
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