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 7128587 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58493954 epoch_slot_no: 1154 block_no: 7128410 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 76714 time: 2022-04-15 22:04:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa881dd7348dbde8f4ab1b6d34432590f19200f92ce9090b287bacd50a56e0a10Block Operator
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