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 7071863 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 57302693 epoch_slot_no: 105893 block_no: 7071686 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 41402 time: 2022-04-02 03:09:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc28eaadaeab4affa4320e3b18c64020e8e05049c2fffafd566cfe476310d04f2Block Operator
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