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 7116374 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 58233435 epoch_slot_no: 172635 block_no: 7116197 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 79630 time: 2022-04-12 21:42:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd079d0a115de7713a73d37f40e66be58e341f4401aca686f19af6a42d3c1cd0Block Operator
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