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 7142421 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58787484 epoch_slot_no: 294684 block_no: 7142244 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 62924 time: 2022-04-19 07:36:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0f66c82a10c722a5e0bd40e2ae9b1d25e56c0847d85ae0f915a5580bc0d12ddBlock Operator
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