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 7125784 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 58433651 epoch_slot_no: 372851 block_no: 7125607 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 34483 time: 2022-04-15 05:19:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bee48b7e9df4715c2eb84f4a8b2676957371465354fc243691d63be338e7f33Block Operator
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