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 7137344 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58679932 epoch_slot_no: 187132 block_no: 7137167 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 77469 time: 2022-04-18 01:43:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3640f3842e276212959546aa3ac3ca21ae279042aeed0fef524582aa91024170Block Operator
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