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 7126076 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58440214 epoch_slot_no: 379414 block_no: 7125899 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 75892 time: 2022-04-15 07:08:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff2694a35b06d340c9bc158b63bc6f3d395740146fbbf663ac82efd70b5d5b72Block Operator
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