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 7128272 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 58487241 epoch_slot_no: 426441 block_no: 7128095 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 72413 time: 2022-04-15 20:12:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c914bc7cffc2c12397600ed3bc8e2772d416675dfdabfad38657396701cad70Block Operator
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