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 7137795 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58689432 epoch_slot_no: 196632 block_no: 7137618 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 80450 time: 2022-04-18 04:22:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844399d773d6dfff72a49c5d4696caff24c2b2437c5ca3f4842e4875fe832d38Block Operator
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