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 7138684 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 58708148 epoch_slot_no: 215348 block_no: 7138507 slot_leader_id: 6463322 size: 59778 time: 2022-04-18 09:33:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e865a41f1742a0ce0b78563529f5cf314f42cfdf155c87fbc93e3029e25494cBlock Operator
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