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 7122703 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 58367769 epoch_slot_no: 306969 block_no: 7122526 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 36856 time: 2022-04-14 11:01:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee60ab30ee448ac68be87e42414554d5a07d884768f108ee702fa1a668eceec5Block Operator
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