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 7111757 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58135737 epoch_slot_no: 74937 block_no: 7111580 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 80354 time: 2022-04-11 18:33:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4962267bd222927b3bafca31ff39b1c08a32ccd2449f25c167833bcdf218c1beBlock Operator
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