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 7136940 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58671777 epoch_slot_no: 178977 block_no: 7136763 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 73600 time: 2022-04-17 23:27:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8ab10f9d7a6be94eda8a08f7c754296e30b0c59549cc6715b3ea7e5f4447b3fBlock Operator
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