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 7137898 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 58691651 epoch_slot_no: 198851 block_no: 7137721 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 11912 time: 2022-04-18 04:59:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29b8ce71979c0fc1eede7aa73cb3846c0545fc8ef8cae108a07d6f8b12e4acf5Block Operator
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