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 7077399 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57418214 epoch_slot_no: 221414 block_no: 7077222 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 73050 time: 2022-04-03 11:15:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd26fc2ca41c7a0fb592906444453c453097e243f87dd7b0b4a9e8844b3bc68f3Block Operator
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