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 7079599 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 57463961 epoch_slot_no: 267161 block_no: 7079422 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 36918 time: 2022-04-03 23:57:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ee2e863ffdfedc592c8ca668fb8d60773cd61adbfb1c002e1917390533b8fe8Block Operator
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