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 7078511 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 57442740 epoch_slot_no: 245940 block_no: 7078334 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 77093 time: 2022-04-03 18:03:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5650bcc53a4258557b4edce601074e48d74668ca7dc4a597fce9dc55e9139cefBlock Operator
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