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 7125413 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 58425461 epoch_slot_no: 364661 block_no: 7125236 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 74554 time: 2022-04-15 03:02:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68582a415e3e0f724590c59db20b5453e53a2034389f704985ee2bd5fad157f8Block Operator
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