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 7144108 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58823582 epoch_slot_no: 330782 block_no: 7143931 slot_leader_id: 4557189 size: 80242 time: 2022-04-19 17:37:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x951f009b24c491d5133b54bb4de3b3a6f77ec9ce10f7dea8e0ec8b19b8e3ec69Block Operator
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