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 7142538 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58789594 epoch_slot_no: 296794 block_no: 7142361 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 80241 time: 2022-04-19 08:11:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481e08480759869206a40f3be28694cc370ab1fb64d11eac2660987f09783782Block Operator
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