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 7124707 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 58410508 epoch_slot_no: 349708 block_no: 7124530 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 80502 time: 2022-04-14 22:53:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8685e1d7743b1d07207677b943b44198551332bf2da1123959c04a520c2a3b7aBlock Operator
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