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 7138265 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58699387 epoch_slot_no: 206587 block_no: 7138088 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 56870 time: 2022-04-18 07:07:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663af60312ac453587fd4963daf981b84801dab75c3fc3f22f7c25afa993e58fBlock Operator
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