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 7072285 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 57311226 epoch_slot_no: 114426 block_no: 7072108 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 78577 time: 2022-04-02 05:31:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b66d7319f905753090b1f21f83a2c729f8b51c8c4cb4de59cf10e49c25493aBlock Operator
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