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 7116657 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58239592 epoch_slot_no: 178792 block_no: 7116480 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 78616 time: 2022-04-12 23:24:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe83926c9d029ce6f45ff5eb0ada49d24f7c4bb8341ed90d9498f49c44f3c5587Block Operator
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