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 7144556 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58833045 epoch_slot_no: 340245 block_no: 7144379 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 77661 time: 2022-04-19 20:15:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x090da7a14007b4914269f342cfadf7ec6c82208f676b57beeb8f9e4fdb1ec29aBlock Operator
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