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 7117447 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58256615 epoch_slot_no: 195815 block_no: 7117270 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 77972 time: 2022-04-13 04:08:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf895e9749e7017dc256148996819fd8651bd3ea936c4734fd95d973c6b2b9c0fBlock Operator
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