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 7121286 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 58337412 epoch_slot_no: 276612 block_no: 7121109 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 78921 time: 2022-04-14 02:35:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e4f7d12834c944baf9d003c7d94a0de5949a1bd9134283fe0bc83f3fb0bf0dBlock Operator
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