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 7071786 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 57301070 epoch_slot_no: 104270 block_no: 7071609 slot_leader_id: 7069145 size: 61431 time: 2022-04-02 02:42:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa892d1ee552246c8539fb6828aa83baec661589e6a55d0ebd49a57e3fd3b4bBlock Operator
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