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 7142828 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58795538 epoch_slot_no: 302738 block_no: 7142651 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 44537 time: 2022-04-19 09:50:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c486feebf44d7aaff18d5b14f7ae05b660c2ee51214cae8734369833d869f86Block Operator
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