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 7112444 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58150870 epoch_slot_no: 90070 block_no: 7112267 slot_leader_id: 5707382 size: 76633 time: 2022-04-11 22:46:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12fc888a92e52b22c5e5c2d2b638084831d7eb53346a9cdd1194fa6b63a2968bBlock Operator
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