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 7075751 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 57384561
epoch_slot_no: 187761
block_no: 7075574
slot_leader_id: 7046648
size: 18895
time: 2022-04-03 01:54:12
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe42570901216e3764c6daf801431d0a3fd176668f5b7bfadfc05f9bd07b3146d
Block Operator
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