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 7121172 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58335014 epoch_slot_no: 274214 block_no: 7120995 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 80648 time: 2022-04-14 01:55:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127228dcb7f2d03d7858b423c377ca54d5cdc41323e4a50fbf43a8ebd72951f3Block Operator
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