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 7135855 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58648552 epoch_slot_no: 155752 block_no: 7135678 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 63364 time: 2022-04-17 17:00:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325bc12b9ab423b67d6f1fe72d5b46ca7fc993aa0d39edad21356ac21bfa0e07Block Operator
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