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 7142869 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58796387 epoch_slot_no: 303587 block_no: 7142692 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 74929 time: 2022-04-19 10:04:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5490617777cc9ff02a13eda0d8e2f01f4fa49fa5ecf39876b5b0c3b5a45ace6eBlock Operator
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