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 7073114 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57329301 epoch_slot_no: 132501 block_no: 7072937 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 45889 time: 2022-04-02 10:33:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fa294d0146cc51583c2f6ec928f6993b8e626c3ae6c1513fa2cb5bd40831e5cBlock Operator
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