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 7142859 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 58796168 epoch_slot_no: 303368 block_no: 7142682 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 80312 time: 2022-04-19 10:00:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa181860ade514d95b51977c66b3735b7e595e7fd558adac96e794c1d5af52c96Block Operator
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