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 7122568 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 58365139 epoch_slot_no: 304339 block_no: 7122391 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 67587 time: 2022-04-14 10:17:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206a205116f9f30bc29555ac20d33063d989cf448c49da6b699941757aa2b303Block Operator
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