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 7143154 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 58803223 epoch_slot_no: 310423 block_no: 7142977 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 80487 time: 2022-04-19 11:58:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabb60a5fbd8e0c25d150bc4d694a8835de3d22e0a6002efdf9908c6d6da6dc26Block Operator
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