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 7139068 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 58716284 epoch_slot_no: 223484 block_no: 7138891 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 33926 time: 2022-04-18 11:49:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec688c420a6de7f50474c57211eaa22d75491a14827485d76f85a7a73fa9cbdbBlock Operator
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