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 7072466 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57314877 epoch_slot_no: 118077 block_no: 7072289 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 61692 time: 2022-04-02 06:32:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ec403b4ef01b2e230e633d608a47e343e505d284dc8f051bc38b9f9dcd4fe8bBlock Operator
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