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 7118197 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 58272392 epoch_slot_no: 211592 block_no: 7118020 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 74676 time: 2022-04-13 08:31:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x296ea71199badf793c48df6169fcde4c5560cb0cbea38cbdcaa3d6bc4ed322adBlock Operator
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