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 7073322 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57333909 epoch_slot_no: 137109 block_no: 7073145 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 55916 time: 2022-04-02 11:50:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa629251e1aada5f82fce53e61f6a2d43a53f8e44b9931e45400423f35b927dc4Block Operator
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