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 7117574 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 58259055 epoch_slot_no: 198255 block_no: 7117397 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 80016 time: 2022-04-13 04:49:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24ffc6488ea57cad922d2b6e2bcfeac08e6889abff0514463ee3aa27839f973bBlock Operator
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