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 7136862 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 58670117 epoch_slot_no: 177317 block_no: 7136685 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 80360 time: 2022-04-17 23:00:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7f2264db5a18f37442be2787be6459f269f27d03d080c96da83975e0dc6f7eBlock Operator
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