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 7137038 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 58673855 epoch_slot_no: 181055 block_no: 7136861 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 80644 time: 2022-04-18 00:02:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e2ff58f91f98fcb2479bb3647a39f11107c424cd50b0a06ca6e22225f3dba8Block Operator
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