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 7121499 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58342098 epoch_slot_no: 281298 block_no: 7121322 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 79672 time: 2022-04-14 03:53:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9595e52853b20c469c3439edcd82bef8be9b2eddd76c430276c21b29ab8a1e5aBlock Operator
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