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 7142637 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58791730 epoch_slot_no: 298930 block_no: 7142460 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 80574 time: 2022-04-19 08:47:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29461bdc07fa032c44df2955c1d895d3e3b6963d6f909b61ee35f9c42a228b19Block Operator
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