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 7118653 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 58282121 epoch_slot_no: 221321 block_no: 7118476 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 6262 time: 2022-04-13 11:13:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x211068801827d0573697d76c6f463755c578a7066c24435a37acc718fcbec1f2Block Operator
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