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 7132619 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 58579980 epoch_slot_no: 87180 block_no: 7132442 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 80641 time: 2022-04-16 21:57:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4a2fd8d923c9375fe1612ff4f87a111d002f5ecc14e1ffae0d4088cf4a98f2Block Operator
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