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 7122489 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 58363199 epoch_slot_no: 302399 block_no: 7122312 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 13283 time: 2022-04-14 09:44:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf904f75da2ecf0e684ceb76c05bd9bc40ca6eec8b688c6a0248c9b7e474d692Block Operator
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