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 7144939 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58840906 epoch_slot_no: 348106 block_no: 7144762 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 79623 time: 2022-04-19 22:26:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcaa6402f2be0cff1e7052e4d3c90830a2e47372f3e439fdf77fb92a227df8ebBlock Operator
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