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 7075463 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 57378471
epoch_slot_no: 181671
block_no: 7075286
slot_leader_id: 4974801
size: 71560
time: 2022-04-03 00:12:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x419bfa0f6c48dce091a8b58dd7640fd61d60da2c24a52b2207767b9ab9f85186
Block Operator
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