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 7142635 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 58791722 epoch_slot_no: 298922 block_no: 7142458 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 80308 time: 2022-04-19 08:46:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a257cf65b95c994a66d5ef93c78c2a98caa154abe85e8a0aa97cf2e19ce612dBlock Operator
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