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 7118001 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58268116 epoch_slot_no: 207316 block_no: 7117824 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 80544 time: 2022-04-13 07:20:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6a316ec0c7ed2a6191503eb950f78d2fabe1f4250a94127befd3f9f4d2f87afBlock Operator
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