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 7128160 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58485126 epoch_slot_no: 424326 block_no: 7127983 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 79872 time: 2022-04-15 19:36:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x058e4aa305ca998100660e470baf4d73cae12315f4d5d94d2242ac749d21facdBlock Operator
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