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 7074048 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57349288 epoch_slot_no: 152488 block_no: 7073871 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 73001 time: 2022-04-02 16:06:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9503f301f7199aefc3d80621be1dcec2e5b12c6b55823bd9f0a6db8790bf923Block Operator
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