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 7126574 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58450896 epoch_slot_no: 390096 block_no: 7126397 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 80484 time: 2022-04-15 10:06:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f08daab5cd71afec28532281d611122a04316d163688473586972b48cddd672Block Operator
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