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 7133951 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58608545 epoch_slot_no: 115745 block_no: 7133774 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 79060 time: 2022-04-17 05:53:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fbc44ca45f38a1aeb8fad9c0d54ee3e02760ae1831bf90d3b545e6465b49e01Block Operator
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