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 7142956 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58798197 epoch_slot_no: 305397 block_no: 7142779 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 80484 time: 2022-04-19 10:34:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e63c7dd168f4b2463ee877b7f72ada38fe566cb60ef22c5617f6b94e7a9ee4aBlock Operator
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