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 7116450 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 58234954 epoch_slot_no: 174154 block_no: 7116273 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 76173 time: 2022-04-12 22:07:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7290335a9d52cde8c59795b28622e6b3bc5b2e682234b4011bd266eb5c25c1a8Block Operator
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