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 7142659 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58792151 epoch_slot_no: 299351 block_no: 7142482 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 77877 time: 2022-04-19 08:54:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9be10babe628cbe9eb1b55b8fd40e4e8c3b8f62c495550c6a5a3a73cf1064d8Block Operator
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