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 7131336 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58552004 epoch_slot_no: 59204 block_no: 7131159 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 80670 time: 2022-04-16 14:11:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5862e73bedf56faa6f73c72e53e9db4e65e22a352fc4700a8cd58942cd327e84Block Operator
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