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 7126744 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 58454925 epoch_slot_no: 394125 block_no: 7126567 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 80634 time: 2022-04-15 11:13:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb577eb382b8505da408403849d2f94284896c38814ccb9f32b41374250cd8706Block Operator
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