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 7142997 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58799323 epoch_slot_no: 306523 block_no: 7142820 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 78434 time: 2022-04-19 10:53:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef66754aa192559f0405b6452b185ca64f89204fc568f0f5ef4bab42958e6dc8Block Operator
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