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 7128180 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58485637 epoch_slot_no: 424837 block_no: 7128003 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 78778 time: 2022-04-15 19:45:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d53aac9c0bed553ad1173e8772ccc6f086a723e944d38fc2a527869e593f671Block Operator
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