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 7077600 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 57422468 epoch_slot_no: 225668 block_no: 7077423 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 47879 time: 2022-04-03 12:25:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5e913050aee6a5d7441fa36f2b84752a7d193da1972e167c90dec86c0a02a36Block Operator
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