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 7142605 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58790886 epoch_slot_no: 298086 block_no: 7142428 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 79894 time: 2022-04-19 08:32:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f9dab7c2c28b43c8325d138c9cd311028939164d2b6bd697fc74e0c747597bBlock Operator
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