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 7074848 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 57365945 epoch_slot_no: 169145 block_no: 7074671 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 74556 time: 2022-04-02 20:43:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9fee2556bb149c5e792714a9f1b27c3ede35e0205c80f5118bdb94f6a101a20Block Operator
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