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 7143769 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 58816036 epoch_slot_no: 323236 block_no: 7143592 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 78462 time: 2022-04-19 15:32:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa726e9dece2936197357902598618f6af86a1aac5a9e0714c75c9c6a026b4e52Block Operator
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