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 7136474 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 58661741 epoch_slot_no: 168941 block_no: 7136297 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 80316 time: 2022-04-17 20:40:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64df0159cafb14c59b65f54c7a8f9faef5b3667b1bd648b17c75c44f60b1bd01Block Operator
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