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 7139047 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58715806 epoch_slot_no: 223006 block_no: 7138870 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 61451 time: 2022-04-18 11:41:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af94c2c486b866b4fe698f4971034f541b032adbd9ec42eb15d599c90d9d66aBlock Operator
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