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 7127350 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 58467768 epoch_slot_no: 406968 block_no: 7127173 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 79059 time: 2022-04-15 14:47:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47c52be3d6b64a2bd971c2907932d819e61896bf45818e611dbb253027c0403dBlock Operator
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