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 7143523 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58810969 epoch_slot_no: 318169 block_no: 7143346 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 80636 time: 2022-04-19 14:07:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707ecd1e3830a82c6d729bbb1eaf100d04469da6d411abca6e70847ef030fe00Block Operator
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