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 7124355 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 58403438 epoch_slot_no: 342638 block_no: 7124178 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 80591 time: 2022-04-14 20:55:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd17685a553fdb74ff1b0111d773a544c73726a01b4892401a95ccd72c0c3ebedBlock Operator
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