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 7145141 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58844809 epoch_slot_no: 352009 block_no: 7144964 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 76339 time: 2022-04-19 23:31:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a94ced59183052c4deb3e9134ae82d36a20b19e0963058a5cc137477d1c8bc2Block Operator
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