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 7132229 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 58571742 epoch_slot_no: 78942 block_no: 7132052 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 78897 time: 2022-04-16 19:40:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6084771381394774981d59e226dc53039fadf8d5fdafc67066006f50bb47ca50Block Operator
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