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 7115781 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 58221221 epoch_slot_no: 160421 block_no: 7115604 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 77592 time: 2022-04-12 18:18:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfb58bea24b83ec45d30c4f8c34f66e8da02a50d5f146dc7a6331f32416486e8Block Operator
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