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 7124371 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58403721 epoch_slot_no: 342921 block_no: 7124194 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 78772 time: 2022-04-14 21:00:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0c2aaef4b41c1251dedacbd0c4f4a13114dc49600e2e00fea3866a86b71c83dBlock Operator
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