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 7117487 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 58257359 epoch_slot_no: 196559 block_no: 7117310 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 10645 time: 2022-04-13 04:20:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6b3463b6c59a5d87eaba0980c6c5e5de6a83b415892026670715e5bdf03fd0Block Operator
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