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 7145372 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58849899 epoch_slot_no: 357099 block_no: 7145195 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 78993 time: 2022-04-20 00:56:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d0f2e79875d98a64833d7c5de10a699ffcd1385101dece43c6c3279efa05a8Block Operator
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