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 7133738 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58603698 epoch_slot_no: 110898 block_no: 7133561 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 79988 time: 2022-04-17 04:33:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3979026c2b40caf198a41327a1027e1a27436eb9c4ad42837212a0ffefd50b5eBlock Operator
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