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 7072598 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 57317747 epoch_slot_no: 120947 block_no: 7072421 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 73207 time: 2022-04-02 07:20:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989b645ec7a6d39cb43037fcc8f6e7d97fb66d350401bde39232d23f2a067db3Block Operator
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