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 7124873 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 58413968 epoch_slot_no: 353168 block_no: 7124696 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 80062 time: 2022-04-14 23:50:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf25ee4fa8e04dfae4ecd479e1fea4408d629aa9c0c01cf0e29f4e313b1f88869Block Operator
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