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 7145270 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58847645 epoch_slot_no: 354845 block_no: 7145093 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 75918 time: 2022-04-20 00:18:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9275819b51eb8413e67606cd0b3f7ef65a4296e1bfc43d7326637bb7d4a536c8Block Operator
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