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 7074259 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 57353675 epoch_slot_no: 156875 block_no: 7074082 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 78986 time: 2022-04-02 17:19:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x243c057baf68f28aa5f10e61b8e455d61a4defaf3d0560f00e8d2012ca19fcfdBlock Operator
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