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 7074479 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 57358365 epoch_slot_no: 161565 block_no: 7074302 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 52569 time: 2022-04-02 18:37:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddbc5c6fbabd591d6e49a34fd991d855fcaa52ccc57e750b20dda3f945ce5af0Block Operator
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