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 7124551 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58407387 epoch_slot_no: 346587 block_no: 7124374 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 77188 time: 2022-04-14 22:01:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7286a1785be130ef6c004feba1e4a944e3b517e9a98689a3d00a32be5b0dadc6Block Operator
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