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 7143897 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58818798 epoch_slot_no: 325998 block_no: 7143720 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 80479 time: 2022-04-19 16:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc9d18476188fd978bca1831ac70959b2465e4928e914cbcc8d0bc5cb1bcbe1Block Operator
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