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 7071349 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57292572 epoch_slot_no: 95772 block_no: 7071172 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 65582 time: 2022-04-02 00:21:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbea1318f0d6baa814415c00e82b8fa91ffec1c704e7cbe7bb2a3103e97a99142Block Operator
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