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 7078134 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 57434411 epoch_slot_no: 237611 block_no: 7077957 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 80326 time: 2022-04-03 15:45:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bfb5dc5aadab79f078a5758d64974401deafbe2155f28b477a217ef2a83191bBlock Operator
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