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 7142649 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 58791914 epoch_slot_no: 299114 block_no: 7142472 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 26598 time: 2022-04-19 08:50:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9523d86504bc3c9085af4987efef2f2f25b8f41513502ff1e585bd89a564551dBlock Operator
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