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 7144334 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 58828356 epoch_slot_no: 335556 block_no: 7144157 slot_leader_id: 6194012 size: 75551 time: 2022-04-19 18:57:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa48a33baf872c7aa7781f5a49e9f5a6489bc1d9f2a23069b8cb95da92bddad0cBlock Operator
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