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 7071597 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57297106 epoch_slot_no: 100306 block_no: 7071420 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 72547 time: 2022-04-02 01:36:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x353b76bec7af65e3f16e9a2dd9503d71a7228dde15a5a113ef9332f7cdd78afbBlock Operator
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