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 7076935 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 57408784 epoch_slot_no: 211984 block_no: 7076758 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 58643 time: 2022-04-03 08:37:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21edf7923a26c29b0038fb465967fc3fc1bed022510f5619afb2de0a38c3dcaeBlock Operator
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