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 7071229 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57290285 epoch_slot_no: 93485 block_no: 7071052 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 79405 time: 2022-04-01 23:42:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84375ddd91625e764f02920d99a8134759e7e1bdbc731bb0174c8a951fe055edBlock Operator
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