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 7139170 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58718208 epoch_slot_no: 225408 block_no: 7138993 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 80631 time: 2022-04-18 12:21:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e6f77c9fd2e4d88893fb934cc0a1613a820b2e5bee8986ef0f0708a745b8f8aBlock Operator
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