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 7120642 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 58323788 epoch_slot_no: 262988 block_no: 7120465 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 48042 time: 2022-04-13 22:47:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x987ceeec17ee5599f122208f9667546c1f639207a06a2b5832bae22b4a98b4afBlock Operator
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