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 7130955 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58543782 epoch_slot_no: 50982 block_no: 7130778 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 79908 time: 2022-04-16 11:54:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d9f5fedc61e539a7e7a33aa0fb0c50c49415edab0853847b609c0eeb034087aBlock Operator
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