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 7136260 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58657430 epoch_slot_no: 164630 block_no: 7136083 slot_leader_id: 4558946 size: 72141 time: 2022-04-17 19:28:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20e82a7ae267e33e5cd6a1401c4399f477f68e22c1cc9fed9d42154ee90a389Block Operator
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