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 7132135 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58569616 epoch_slot_no: 76816 block_no: 7131958 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 73286 time: 2022-04-16 19:05:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3308647a8aa6fd79176317e84393ec79183c9e15fa6b8135c6413abb324f830bBlock Operator
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