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 7073567 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57339591 epoch_slot_no: 142791 block_no: 7073390 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 71208 time: 2022-04-02 13:24:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c51e61eec6b3c2a0eafa6052f721b149c81449cbafc92bdcb8abe4bfb2493aBlock Operator
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