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 7134178 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58613255 epoch_slot_no: 120455 block_no: 7134001 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 77548 time: 2022-04-17 07:12:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bc1a91256f530e85d07bde588c6ea004d3c7d22672f124a2e6de0dc6432af1cBlock Operator
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