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 7138743 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 58709595 epoch_slot_no: 216795 block_no: 7138566 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 61891 time: 2022-04-18 09:58:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b449dda1eb30ba5371e32b56e69f23d3dd9a0fc2da15390cb1d307b50aa30aBlock Operator
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