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 7138111 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58695775 epoch_slot_no: 202975 block_no: 7137934 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 79609 time: 2022-04-18 06:07:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f08014dd64a2c94bc393adc0db2902b3f847e032f1490eb5a720ac1cfc5fd90Block Operator
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