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 7142488 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 58788817 epoch_slot_no: 296017 block_no: 7142311 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 80198 time: 2022-04-19 07:58:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3661d3af820744224266c8bd3857ab31475a5016a7693cec71acb3831ed8d32eBlock Operator
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