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 7073776 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57343620 epoch_slot_no: 146820 block_no: 7073599 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 73933 time: 2022-04-02 14:31:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7445cf053844fa2736c15b3d72d0d36c534b6f44fd07154627b31a10bf7fbe50Block Operator
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