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 7145700 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58857212 epoch_slot_no: 364412 block_no: 7145523 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 79920 time: 2022-04-20 02:58:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dbc2ccecb907a426d62725cbb4bc21749f0ddb466d3253f87a5be947d8ddffaBlock Operator
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