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 7111269 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58125765 epoch_slot_no: 64965 block_no: 7111092 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 80303 time: 2022-04-11 15:47:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc0b119d042e2120be7a83156de08ddf06b2a9249d19725e830df025d0afc82Block Operator
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