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 7126038 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58439297 epoch_slot_no: 378497 block_no: 7125861 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 79225 time: 2022-04-15 06:53:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56558928dcbdfae6e113c7e92d3e9058af3f3a8256f02c7ba18a577193199eaBlock Operator
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