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 7073543 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57339124 epoch_slot_no: 142324 block_no: 7073366 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 47036 time: 2022-04-02 13:16:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb69d04e0cbd3ff2992e9be210e8a9bfe1b9e2de7981d695a8834e54ec89abb1Block Operator
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