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 7120731 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58325569 epoch_slot_no: 264769 block_no: 7120554 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 79583 time: 2022-04-13 23:17:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035167584fae868dcf0acaac896f5526606e7da99f6b0aa3a82954de4e960b0cBlock Operator
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