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 7125397 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58425043 epoch_slot_no: 364243 block_no: 7125220 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 73248 time: 2022-04-15 02:55:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ef1996214d881ced8e593db45a71aeb0d14d14bb49a60ca9ec5af189b148d2Block Operator
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