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 7144194 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58825286 epoch_slot_no: 332486 block_no: 7144017 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 79754 time: 2022-04-19 18:06:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d3311be99d320ed1474d10793f698370adaea2496540cce618dbb03e1bb0a65Block Operator
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