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 7142697 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58793044 epoch_slot_no: 300244 block_no: 7142520 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 78468 time: 2022-04-19 09:08:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa67dafbc999304a7fa80569a9f4ae654869ca4095d939d2838e608036a37151dBlock Operator
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