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 7073386 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57335434 epoch_slot_no: 138634 block_no: 7073209 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 80359 time: 2022-04-02 12:15:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44099946dd175bd2ed48e862c488371033dd12ffee91df50136a645e507e542Block Operator
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