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 7126777 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58455573 epoch_slot_no: 394773 block_no: 7126600 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 79773 time: 2022-04-15 11:24:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3c28a32fc51fdb124323c943a56c410c9961f88616e24e9dc1b277b5b3d693Block Operator
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