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 7117327 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58254167 epoch_slot_no: 193367 block_no: 7117150 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 80377 time: 2022-04-13 03:27:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e33b1a6aa735783b01580851e089714054132c02e8ca6d9220bbbb2ac9d14bBlock Operator
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