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 7133038 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58589306 epoch_slot_no: 96506 block_no: 7132861 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 76067 time: 2022-04-17 00:33:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x374d649a60adca21e9694f441b31547730cebf87c1b063645d83b1d25de7afefBlock Operator
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