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 7070397 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 57272782 epoch_slot_no: 75982 block_no: 7070220 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 78069 time: 2022-04-01 18:51:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x617be364af9679ba6f081eb3da5177844213a4d4e09dcb3026359ca9662d4040Block Operator
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