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 7120641 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58323781 epoch_slot_no: 262981 block_no: 7120464 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 76895 time: 2022-04-13 22:47:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc0da8987b0de9e29e0b0ff9cade10a6728ceafd10e6a05e62afc7602ab4bbbeBlock Operator
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