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 7077856 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 57428414 epoch_slot_no: 231614 block_no: 7077679 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 65535 time: 2022-04-03 14:05:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0969865662e5f53aa82dfd63b473df21dfad9b4de68c2e7b91dd14cbec86e306Block Operator
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