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 7134522 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58620228 epoch_slot_no: 127428 block_no: 7134345 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 80687 time: 2022-04-17 09:08:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1255ecdabeef2782cb86ac4ae6ed0f106b39bdcdde5c78e405c3ab93d700bbe5Block Operator
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