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 7115563 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58216811 epoch_slot_no: 156011 block_no: 7115386 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 77101 time: 2022-04-12 17:05:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddcd272e74db3a11266908c6390c7fa4757497a0420ae0055a987fcfc0a260f3Block Operator
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