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 7137261 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58678292 epoch_slot_no: 185492 block_no: 7137084 slot_leader_id: 7137261 size: 78978 time: 2022-04-18 01:16:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1eb8246d810e78db325c268ba3db97910d420dc0bb74a8ef935b8fbde6c0279Block Operator
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