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 7116688 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58240227 epoch_slot_no: 179427 block_no: 7116511 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 80444 time: 2022-04-12 23:35:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03e3ab22a0565b3911c261f6aef7747639a4d95f44e3f6c2bda7f0171d13ce5Block Operator
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