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 7121769 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58347793 epoch_slot_no: 286993 block_no: 7121592 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 68843 time: 2022-04-14 05:28:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8efb00e5f6df5d567eb9cc991e6b8b8aad5aa95108fd3aafe3c4b78278cb979cBlock Operator
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