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 7120853 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58328186 epoch_slot_no: 267386 block_no: 7120676 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 80482 time: 2022-04-14 00:01:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x708c4d6e6198a0af728dcd2d98fb28fad2745b4c766e5d5f521bfa61856d7d6cBlock Operator
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