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 7075848 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57386475 epoch_slot_no: 189675 block_no: 7075671 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 65314 time: 2022-04-03 02:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc18718f99ab130e9b2c2c44eb9b54e1c2e9b76cb574454180947ba737b8447efBlock Operator
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