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 7138685 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58708166 epoch_slot_no: 215366 block_no: 7138508 slot_leader_id: 6248308 size: 59918 time: 2022-04-18 09:34:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x265cf75af5385865517f24d4eae4cd4da93ae23f8dd6d5c0672fc00f8d36e739Block Operator
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