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 7114239 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58188754 epoch_slot_no: 127954 block_no: 7114062 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 52733 time: 2022-04-12 09:17:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5f616f484341efc0a4d124905ca318236fff46fc9d73043b3e88332dd13b694Block Operator
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