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 7145074 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58843246 epoch_slot_no: 350446 block_no: 7144897 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 78661 time: 2022-04-19 23:05:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfddcfe028c0e5e6fc82664ec79d0043b4155430403253b937c1bc7b305318feBlock Operator
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