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 7144181 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58824949 epoch_slot_no: 332149 block_no: 7144004 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 79271 time: 2022-04-19 18:00:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6adc281a540d0aad2c57a5674265e9b4f92a5109fa816b2a31c709d396b43ca1Block Operator
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