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 7112072 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58142789 epoch_slot_no: 81989 block_no: 7111895 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 16233 time: 2022-04-11 20:31:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d8dd3640e0ea2cc8a808c005eae326af06751328d93a5dae50dd25f38a3db0dBlock Operator
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