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 7124468 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 58405729 epoch_slot_no: 344929 block_no: 7124291 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 78251 time: 2022-04-14 21:33:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d64f3740d98e0c1eb78c9d8d36121c2f330183ea88cdfc93064a1ffdfcb442aBlock Operator
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