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 7129442 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 58512098 epoch_slot_no: 19298 block_no: 7129265 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 76862 time: 2022-04-16 03:06:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa307f5206a32d32676e011a7a6a0ec70c91d010283a3e077450fba022e0d9a1eBlock Operator
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