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 7142966 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 58798425 epoch_slot_no: 305625 block_no: 7142789 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 27964 time: 2022-04-19 10:38:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d71a48fbafe1d1e083de84332eeaa91d7338243ca8918b1f6420d6fd34462dfBlock Operator
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