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 7117667 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 58260757 epoch_slot_no: 199957 block_no: 7117490 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 56920 time: 2022-04-13 05:17:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd9053636ad8950fe2fdb3de3b228bbc50f8cc10936ac16825fbe7bb5d4252c2Block Operator
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