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 7118359 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58275838 epoch_slot_no: 215038 block_no: 7118182 slot_leader_id: 6291967 size: 78430 time: 2022-04-13 09:28:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb00a059ef37dc9cefadd795328135ad0f9aa1c94009ef2d870c8fcb85b5a4e39Block Operator
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