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 7142776 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 58794858 epoch_slot_no: 302058 block_no: 7142599 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 6236 time: 2022-04-19 09:39:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93928f7e6567e678fb9769eec945c9db347e58fdb9183597d6e74bc6f848e116Block Operator
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