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 7130452 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58533041 epoch_slot_no: 40241 block_no: 7130275 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 72948 time: 2022-04-16 08:55:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec73ec89e025d506cdd8845a52172494e45cdae6c66f71ab8dce872d5ed2499eBlock Operator
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