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 7121185 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58335222 epoch_slot_no: 274422 block_no: 7121008 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 46593 time: 2022-04-14 01:58:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27e4615aaeaec5df6e20ec20a093ed8e07694372590b8f8f869bf6d4cd06348Block Operator
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