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 7118321 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 58274869 epoch_slot_no: 214069 block_no: 7118144 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 29192 time: 2022-04-13 09:12:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe53e02989ae1508c48bf5399e8c2747d3bf6803583ec4787d3a258b7ab040d11Block Operator
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