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 7117113 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58249320 epoch_slot_no: 188520 block_no: 7116936 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 79861 time: 2022-04-13 02:06:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e8acc97bf5ed78f556cc2a401f6a50d1ea3ed9adfe22e15b90b9d6a463a136dBlock Operator
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