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 7077030 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 57410745 epoch_slot_no: 213945 block_no: 7076853 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 74989 time: 2022-04-03 09:10:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f36d24cfa38bd90cf18b9a6298f6074ad037bf89d4eb0182754fb6a7822482Block Operator
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