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 7118415 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 58277162 epoch_slot_no: 216362 block_no: 7118238 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 22847 time: 2022-04-13 09:50:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb3e045990e5e18e702686a056d5f27dbfc1a1f4d294020e97fa2c0f71e03f22Block Operator
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