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 7125026 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58417405 epoch_slot_no: 356605 block_no: 7124849 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 80353 time: 2022-04-15 00:48:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6596bb1378c512c3b41c39b55d08ba3820c87cf62d3c2facc9928525f8d62e5fBlock Operator
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