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 7112131 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 58144023 epoch_slot_no: 83223 block_no: 7111954 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 71993 time: 2022-04-11 20:51:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9007136b6d0e74a87adf218c214a7618d4ef291127da971fe178da88f08af033Block Operator
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