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 7143204 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 58804283 epoch_slot_no: 311483 block_no: 7143027 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 78116 time: 2022-04-19 12:16:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcde22e1e24a22184f0b4177f55e0dcbf4b84903e2740e1f19f59c4a4b1d7efdfBlock Operator
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