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 7139365 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58721972 epoch_slot_no: 229172 block_no: 7139188 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 78650 time: 2022-04-18 13:24:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7819c4884112773d0a246be7d3c844d28244ad9dff5f916e6cd4bd55996e8b31Block Operator
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