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 7071104 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57287670 epoch_slot_no: 90870 block_no: 7070927 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 77586 time: 2022-04-01 22:59:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x792ea133397f9470afe9cdd04a4102017e6695659de23ffde1f5b77cfb84e4b4Block Operator
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