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 7142518 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58789291 epoch_slot_no: 296491 block_no: 7142341 slot_leader_id: 6248792 size: 78360 time: 2022-04-19 08:06:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e2ca0ea98fcf891b18975226a5834e182af7b2a4fe464ee1d519b0a8d5aeb19Block Operator
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