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 7116047 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58226352 epoch_slot_no: 165552 block_no: 7115870 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 79204 time: 2022-04-12 19:44:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4710563256e9aed667a54a5e64554a8b1b117d5631852d8a53bf6748db71fb24Block Operator
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