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 7136866 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58670171 epoch_slot_no: 177371 block_no: 7136689 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 63565 time: 2022-04-17 23:01:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f240ef9e1382bca4683e1af21554eda28c2c44e275667b7a373f83d2e49b1aeBlock Operator
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