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 7127441 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58469578 epoch_slot_no: 408778 block_no: 7127264 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 77232 time: 2022-04-15 15:17:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d307ce3ac1743dd21c653a49cb39a62faebfa15eb7ebdb515cd7c9ef3e7d711Block Operator
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