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 7121450 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 58340849 epoch_slot_no: 280049 block_no: 7121273 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 80551 time: 2022-04-14 03:32:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc565b8d7bc39d6f3e66d76c97757a153a508264b62c6561a21a64a729fa41e03Block Operator
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