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 7116698 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58240441 epoch_slot_no: 179641 block_no: 7116521 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 80398 time: 2022-04-12 23:38:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b089f3e886572313711bb1631a8e05cd5568ced90ab6bba9604a346a53dc32cBlock Operator
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