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 7129027 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58503438 epoch_slot_no: 10638 block_no: 7128850 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 79449 time: 2022-04-16 00:42:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcfc0e87f24b8b88cdac512e6105fa92da3a598bbe3927d5f85f174712d3725aBlock Operator
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