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 7126555 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 58450286 epoch_slot_no: 389486 block_no: 7126378 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 9795 time: 2022-04-15 09:56:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9ccbcac470d542c2a4d11f93597be16d2fd092fe40b66d4b6bc4cfb228b73c5Block Operator
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