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 7138961 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58714338 epoch_slot_no: 221538 block_no: 7138784 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 80147 time: 2022-04-18 11:17:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d8287890e0c5c814a7817efdf55e6f3901ba2765a6c5e18e4596cb1905f726Block Operator
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