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 7129189 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 58506688 epoch_slot_no: 13888 block_no: 7129012 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 80552 time: 2022-04-16 01:36:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2497fb057a8190112870e224f7257b2999000f8782b386bf1daaff0d792ed407Block Operator
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