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 7145603 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 58855284 epoch_slot_no: 362484 block_no: 7145426 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 80513 time: 2022-04-20 02:26:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde1fc8dfa292c0706fec9e7c6e796bc1fe38706a6be3313fe79d9f9de34675eeBlock Operator
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