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 7136756 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 58667948 epoch_slot_no: 175148 block_no: 7136579 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 77299 time: 2022-04-17 22:23:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aae7cecf8f47979aa8928c5c3511e1641a534d40280b13abc10fd99e816dc19Block Operator
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