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 7115122 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58207587 epoch_slot_no: 146787 block_no: 7114945 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 80764 time: 2022-04-12 14:31:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeefc7f08c9936d85a7645daceffaf73af6096e16eff858ce5d3f0a3a241f0b6Block Operator
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