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 7121685 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58346038 epoch_slot_no: 285238 block_no: 7121508 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 80732 time: 2022-04-14 04:58:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e7cdec3dfaa0706333f710244c693926d657623edd886202bd3e816c3954ffaBlock Operator
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