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 7143411 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58808531 epoch_slot_no: 315731 block_no: 7143234 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 72029 time: 2022-04-19 13:27:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e6e5a039684c012460cd11802d358e3daff8fc7ee1d9b69a7fd5a5a425cfb6Block Operator
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