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 7136125 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58654407 epoch_slot_no: 161607 block_no: 7135948 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 79850 time: 2022-04-17 18:38:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a073cf6359e672926a71f13919e709e54a08c6963ab345784c2d73e5f0be173Block Operator
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