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 7127658 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 58474303 epoch_slot_no: 413503 block_no: 7127481 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 71376 time: 2022-04-15 16:36:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc72135004c54a5386bfa5e466842b7114ae7cb1f55044a0fb4a6578fcbb43be0Block Operator
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