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 7078392 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 57439998 epoch_slot_no: 243198 block_no: 7078215 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 79784 time: 2022-04-03 17:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44e551af0de97e0a95895860d9d08fdbc26549b32563e7bcf765d58e1b01257Block Operator
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