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 7144389 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 108 slot_no: 58829583 epoch_slot_no: 336783 block_no: 7144212 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 79734 time: 2022-04-19 19:17:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57d5d5e260c28cf15d133f75e44c8274e7ce6316a2ccc4d87b6c5a6674c47996Block Operator
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