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 7145833 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58859913 epoch_slot_no: 367113 block_no: 7145656 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 77479 time: 2022-04-20 03:43:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39a792ebc4798b50a02df066ad3d1bf970e406cffed42761c30481a377c3fd4bBlock Operator
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