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 7145031 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58842503 epoch_slot_no: 349703 block_no: 7144854 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 73985 time: 2022-04-19 22:53:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1548b18049be2d855ddd5f019772167e66f8ef784c7a9d5320f8bf252ba4814Block Operator
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