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 7073927 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57346842 epoch_slot_no: 150042 block_no: 7073750 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 72454 time: 2022-04-02 15:25:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc304a157845b6f6a37bc4274d4b4da29a0b39812fd5149f17839f50e36038e95Block Operator
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