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 7143195 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 58804109 epoch_slot_no: 311309 block_no: 7143018 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 80639 time: 2022-04-19 12:13:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacadfb7318cf6cbc1f46642826eea403c8a914f1d44ce69222e4ff7281104927Block Operator
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