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 7120937 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58330266 epoch_slot_no: 269466 block_no: 7120760 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 80265 time: 2022-04-14 00:35:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c4dd4fd54aa4d305a5c6545011ae13b9bc188225a9de9b01fcf62cba8a711ccBlock Operator
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