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 7116694 Details
Epoch: 332Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 58240382
epoch_slot_no: 179582
block_no: 7116517
slot_leader_id: 7047164
size: 79531
time: 2022-04-12 23:37:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x97cd90cb3476aa5eff90bf6178305a4b846a1d75ad1d7709b722598be2879d49
Block Operator
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