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 7131457 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58554636 epoch_slot_no: 61836 block_no: 7131280 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 79813 time: 2022-04-16 14:55:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x579048bd198dc4d9786150df3e66b189db551b944ab0c8bafca93fe43e21901aBlock Operator
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