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 7119123 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 58291886 epoch_slot_no: 231086 block_no: 7118946 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 42098 time: 2022-04-13 13:56:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f1eb9e13ce01e3cf7e0ca74bc485961232bc4db28edbacaf2e0e191851a3a54Block Operator
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