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 7139093 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58716705 epoch_slot_no: 223905 block_no: 7138916 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 74252 time: 2022-04-18 11:56:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f81722b4d09110ced888482a729f71b038f128c61a16a5c5d7664d1571f93aeBlock Operator
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