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 7123775 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58390624 epoch_slot_no: 329824 block_no: 7123598 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 80215 time: 2022-04-14 17:21:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534fef7fd7b4699ae90a7eab2f1ca610f3a170582807a7e476df91e9bf8e152eBlock Operator
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