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 7130192 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58527341 epoch_slot_no: 34541 block_no: 7130015 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 32033 time: 2022-04-16 07:20:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8667b8c0012530a752637adf72d8f5720ca1b9c6f74d6b04740da142aea910Block Operator
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