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 7142946 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58797916 epoch_slot_no: 305116 block_no: 7142769 slot_leader_id: 7091330 size: 79086 time: 2022-04-19 10:30:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6317d904263b56845b29653a190ce82c79bbc39fc2896f5d4f9775a8b0a6d68cBlock Operator
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