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 7117187 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58250890 epoch_slot_no: 190090 block_no: 7117010 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 74466 time: 2022-04-13 02:33:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c972e54fc5d1bd09949181ba4ec52e814a4cf1fee1ee2686fcc0a7cb673a734Block Operator
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