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 7130708 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58538480 epoch_slot_no: 45680 block_no: 7130531 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 80407 time: 2022-04-16 10:26:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcda09e1d94f6c1e93503590dd6c412aef624984a1b2d9ea6edb3d0d5a79fd47fBlock Operator
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