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 7075708 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 57383639 epoch_slot_no: 186839 block_no: 7075531 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 75573 time: 2022-04-03 01:38:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7328c578b5f126c626c3fa5b55fcd15ec87daaea12c58ed338db4de367ba461eBlock Operator
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