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 7138142 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 58696616 epoch_slot_no: 203816 block_no: 7137965 slot_leader_id: 4636355 size: 79926 time: 2022-04-18 06:21:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35e0b7a158699aab8ca5a91deb15c0494f2d70145bd3559f4d11604b179733b4Block Operator
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