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 7143308 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58806262 epoch_slot_no: 313462 block_no: 7143131 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 68007 time: 2022-04-19 12:49:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54bf887733d1fae693818a3837314e1c746ef332b5e89ebb8020a70fe62163faBlock Operator
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