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 7127999 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58481185 epoch_slot_no: 420385 block_no: 7127822 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 79949 time: 2022-04-15 18:31:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x184d548ba8d68f1f4fac44bb7b07b447c8135d96879b93ef0f952af45e353517Block Operator
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