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 7138220 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58698372 epoch_slot_no: 205572 block_no: 7138043 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 80351 time: 2022-04-18 06:51:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93a18276b0395775d51bd40a5e6953ed3d18e943123e4dcf84d2c4b0de0b25b2Block Operator
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