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 7138759 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 58709874 epoch_slot_no: 217074 block_no: 7138582 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 14403 time: 2022-04-18 10:02:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc652e11ecdc5ef6c381caf3591de2a6e62f3e6ab34d135a60bee2c938375d012Block Operator
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