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 7143116 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58802467 epoch_slot_no: 309667 block_no: 7142939 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 79377 time: 2022-04-19 11:45:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96a9612b871fc22a15fbc3034cbbd3accdc74ba663f9633715b836b36115adadBlock Operator
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