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 7137590 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58684906 epoch_slot_no: 192106 block_no: 7137413 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 78701 time: 2022-04-18 03:06:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d0571b44ed26383fab5214b10f2d4f0d7aa1229219e46cc3438a1f98fca5ebdBlock Operator
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