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 7125298 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58423135 epoch_slot_no: 362335 block_no: 7125121 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 75104 time: 2022-04-15 02:23:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb66a235e09cdbf2a7df7dac3cbd336ef63d544b35bfc2ec04b890a752f4f3cceBlock Operator
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