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 7077189 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57414151 epoch_slot_no: 217351 block_no: 7077012 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 40899 time: 2022-04-03 10:07:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403a0f32b19d9fbf27197a545761520f72c4ce66670b5b92b4b3eba811a9ee4fBlock Operator
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