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 7123423 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 58383557 epoch_slot_no: 322757 block_no: 7123246 slot_leader_id: 6923520 size: 75204 time: 2022-04-14 15:24:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f420d3caa5912fa8789ae2c1f2f2f98fe0c377735b4d834d78b1152c129489Block Operator
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