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 7145457 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58851835 epoch_slot_no: 359035 block_no: 7145280 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 77329 time: 2022-04-20 01:28:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbe49f2ef35b5067956ca7836518366f4457f81d74f4882ad43e40af85905029Block Operator
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