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 7133542 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 58599582 epoch_slot_no: 106782 block_no: 7133365 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 78628 time: 2022-04-17 03:24:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542d87cbc3b5d49774004a0dfb6a3b5ade42b4b8d0dfd0976a90909653fba61cBlock Operator
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