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 7126032 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 58439088 epoch_slot_no: 378288 block_no: 7125855 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 67378 time: 2022-04-15 06:49:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38fb04058e5d18a6d700319b3ef57385b59eb8c0bb8ddf9345938f265fc7c41bBlock Operator
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