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 7142932 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 58797450 epoch_slot_no: 304650 block_no: 7142755 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 42722 time: 2022-04-19 10:22:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x893f9c10394ca7a75653ed6897900f26e43543689ce2b0fede3f569df73bbc15Block Operator
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