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 7075276 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57374291 epoch_slot_no: 177491 block_no: 7075099 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 68823 time: 2022-04-02 23:03:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0b4f0bbb34ca11d8337c04600201589cf62453c15fbb650523e55fe171b623dBlock Operator
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