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 7138015 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58693881 epoch_slot_no: 201081 block_no: 7137838 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 80232 time: 2022-04-18 05:36:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed521749167acee39918c319188d65604b72e68c95533b95bb2cb078015884a2Block Operator
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