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 7142595 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 58790666 epoch_slot_no: 297866 block_no: 7142418 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 49708 time: 2022-04-19 08:29:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5558668ed355e7308d1d72de7e04311f5e246e6f8fa168a466d3118e4a3895bfBlock Operator
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