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 7076991 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57409896 epoch_slot_no: 213096 block_no: 7076814 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 55113 time: 2022-04-03 08:56:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ed25c7c1c5efb6104dc187d0bacd3408c8f87530d470b75fb6d653d6c06c5aBlock Operator
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