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 7145094 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58843811 epoch_slot_no: 351011 block_no: 7144917 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 77122 time: 2022-04-19 23:15:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe753bb61d52d0fad6d27ba33f26a1b3ed47d4bb2adec15b170f587c7319e40a2Block Operator
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