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 7073613 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57340552 epoch_slot_no: 143752 block_no: 7073436 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 70714 time: 2022-04-02 13:40:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98f28cff1a1adac2cde1e3713b21c1bb128da54bb77b1214b825a52aff26655cBlock Operator
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