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 7138462 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58703481 epoch_slot_no: 210681 block_no: 7138285 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 74646 time: 2022-04-18 08:16:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0320eb501859a505fb85ce061c5798dab4477cd8a8667dfe726732b9092f4eBlock Operator
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