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 7073272 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57332964 epoch_slot_no: 136164 block_no: 7073095 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 75120 time: 2022-04-02 11:34:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f787b6498917ecfef6c40a7f0aabfe239243d777faef5b4cf7a6538e107ae49Block Operator
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