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 7118101 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58270403 epoch_slot_no: 209603 block_no: 7117924 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 68719 time: 2022-04-13 07:58:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6757e16338e6dd8ba3523016712d7922101a1da1106098eba29a1a5248cf46dBlock Operator
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