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 7122934 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58372881 epoch_slot_no: 312081 block_no: 7122757 slot_leader_id: 4555554 size: 78063 time: 2022-04-14 12:26:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e5da56af666ee67d65dd2b2d999eb7e70db5dc1ad88e1059d6574f3c8f821eBlock Operator
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