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 7113864 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58180424 epoch_slot_no: 119624 block_no: 7113687 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 78898 time: 2022-04-12 06:58:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac9f0b1648f24f50e0a2afd8f54db80099b6bda1a8713e281af8800c3388cf23Block Operator
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