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 7126490 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58448974 epoch_slot_no: 388174 block_no: 7126313 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 78515 time: 2022-04-15 09:34:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e28f5b888028f864f245a0b5da57f7c253a601da78eb49d109ab5f14491635Block Operator
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