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 7076433 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57398573 epoch_slot_no: 201773 block_no: 7076256 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 79570 time: 2022-04-03 05:47:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02b8af863d9256df3b1510342ade20593979876991a9058be3e565faf136029Block Operator
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