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 7142931 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58797445 epoch_slot_no: 304645 block_no: 7142754 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 79766 time: 2022-04-19 10:22:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac5b9741d0759467e4a168450e592e317071057f53fa69ea537bbf21e9f3346bBlock Operator
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