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 7139717 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58729653 epoch_slot_no: 236853 block_no: 7139540 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 78952 time: 2022-04-18 15:32:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d02bbdbb66b50b75487322c06fa04266a64a68c88b53d514915de9a58324a0eBlock Operator
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