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 7142626 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58791349 epoch_slot_no: 298549 block_no: 7142449 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 77425 time: 2022-04-19 08:40:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf78b804f0d4ee94bcf1643601197ffb6bbb9065632eddb94ded167a44683105dBlock Operator
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