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 7127713 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58475337 epoch_slot_no: 414537 block_no: 7127536 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 75547 time: 2022-04-15 16:53:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc862fbf2719f6b5c9847c3900095058ceecf72ffb9c782772aa0348a9a6d0329Block Operator
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