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 7132544 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58578494 epoch_slot_no: 85694 block_no: 7132367 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 80435 time: 2022-04-16 21:33:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc9227a5707bb25d516562159cbec4fe85f5dd33cee63c1e91fadaa1c7054adfBlock Operator
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