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 7134574 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58621324 epoch_slot_no: 128524 block_no: 7134397 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 75180 time: 2022-04-17 09:26:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x099ec50a82a475b843e14ab6b07f1e49284df2272e6f8d3e4aae7aeb0572fc61Block Operator
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