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 7144391 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 58829601 epoch_slot_no: 336801 block_no: 7144214 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 80157 time: 2022-04-19 19:18:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9db4e45d5b29bd236a25d4792e79ea5e30b7f5adc1779c9d3a0e35d0f028baBlock Operator
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