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 7124924 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58415079 epoch_slot_no: 354279 block_no: 7124747 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 80612 time: 2022-04-15 00:09:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9803045666a09e758b9a1734b91d3ea913cb6bfaee902d07bba623d6a2958c3Block Operator
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