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 7112289 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58147580 epoch_slot_no: 86780 block_no: 7112112 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 75357 time: 2022-04-11 21:51:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea1bfba2c93e9ba99cf064c45e6c166aac044d5db74d28f357d0a5fa4c9fc435Block Operator
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