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 7116435 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 58234692 epoch_slot_no: 173892 block_no: 7116258 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 80240 time: 2022-04-12 22:03:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb0c861877939fddde9e9f7a83423ff5019278ab171768c0602b0d776acaf471Block Operator
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