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 7113772 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 58178522 epoch_slot_no: 117722 block_no: 7113595 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 31480 time: 2022-04-12 06:26:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7a2825c605243c31e71a633a5d42757e83550e606b87c4d60e4cf1815935c72Block Operator
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