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 7135265 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58636136 epoch_slot_no: 143336 block_no: 7135088 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 71538 time: 2022-04-17 13:33:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd1447683e2ca02a3d4740f153fc33722b769f8932a8786e1e00e0c83e33fe7aBlock Operator
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