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 7123552 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58385841 epoch_slot_no: 325041 block_no: 7123375 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 54338 time: 2022-04-14 16:02:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x606d26dbea511f7f1b151b3a97c673385afb0328f49c479dcd5dc6a054a08637Block Operator
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