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 7144478 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 58831370 epoch_slot_no: 338570 block_no: 7144301 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 77860 time: 2022-04-19 19:47:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x162d9f9d9f7bf583c2bd4afd04a164f4fb0491f0a6536fdc8aef555ae538ae36Block Operator
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