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 7136808 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58669142 epoch_slot_no: 176342 block_no: 7136631 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 77840 time: 2022-04-17 22:43:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1554597eaa28a22454dd3e1868d9fb8bd25c8fd0e2d8a63be857a1d286f99708Block Operator
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