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 7134394 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58617973 epoch_slot_no: 125173 block_no: 7134217 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 80715 time: 2022-04-17 08:31:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b24061887ad09a00a5d0f1e133f62a2e70d23bb9bb66e64edf8a6b6c4130795Block Operator
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