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 7142521 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 58789337 epoch_slot_no: 296537 block_no: 7142344 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 24567 time: 2022-04-19 08:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ea55ea53fcf6a81c09134b2e1e48294a0672b21cda34613f5f980eacecde50fBlock Operator
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