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 7144068 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 58822674 epoch_slot_no: 329874 block_no: 7143891 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 79513 time: 2022-04-19 17:22:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e46c4b30be7ef482b1f12b996c917d28223e0d8c3e2bb9c9f1052051ad27acBlock Operator
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