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 7120691 Details
Epoch: 332Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 58324922
epoch_slot_no: 264122
block_no: 7120514
slot_leader_id: 5086944
size: 79543
time: 2022-04-13 23:06:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5cf4ade4c144afba7ff789a0f62f5244a05d722f6cfceec6598a355aa116fe65
Block Operator
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