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 7130249 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58528445 epoch_slot_no: 35645 block_no: 7130072 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 79818 time: 2022-04-16 07:38:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62209b533712244985b0e891e3d73ac602cae4fc58f9c4e78dffcce2b897dbcBlock Operator
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