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 7125754 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 58433129 epoch_slot_no: 372329 block_no: 7125577 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 25079 time: 2022-04-15 05:10:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce0235464dca5bb4ff0cd2ed1c2379fb484fc4a9fcd8d196ac7aa023ed8f808aBlock Operator
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