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 7127683 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58474770 epoch_slot_no: 413970 block_no: 7127506 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 77890 time: 2022-04-15 16:44:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd832249cdc1f4a124ee577e257433aa65ef8a3bc5d9797bf01f7a9d346264bbBlock Operator
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