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 7125339 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58423943 epoch_slot_no: 363143 block_no: 7125162 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 78342 time: 2022-04-15 02:37:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bfc2d6793f3b099f56a7eeba09845c676ded0840e9431fb09642b8988326e09Block Operator
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