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 7077463 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57419799 epoch_slot_no: 222999 block_no: 7077286 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 77622 time: 2022-04-03 11:41:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f220109574defbb7cf0d58fa2288b29ca1e72cf26e7463add4316a96fd024a4Block Operator
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