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 7142841 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 58795740 epoch_slot_no: 302940 block_no: 7142664 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 39426 time: 2022-04-19 09:53:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9404cec65f219976cfefb5ca73f755113e85de0e5644708378fe998b1bd9f88eBlock Operator
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