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 7137869 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58691132 epoch_slot_no: 198332 block_no: 7137692 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 42521 time: 2022-04-18 04:50:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb630d2b3eb83534eabcf8b13e69fd229a461264f6f9083a0b91f2a9baf6dceBlock Operator
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