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 7119714 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 58303753 epoch_slot_no: 242953 block_no: 7119537 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 78744 time: 2022-04-13 17:14:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98f58560faf3560dc051a157113a7bb7ab2afc39954ce8565d0655a7bf65dfa2Block Operator
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