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 7136829 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 58669418 epoch_slot_no: 176618 block_no: 7136652 slot_leader_id: 6918198 size: 80411 time: 2022-04-17 22:48:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37176e7368f4b955803c180ebf8a4659c2043277d5f35d7daf6dec0ff3a03659Block Operator
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