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 7079716 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57466606 epoch_slot_no: 269806 block_no: 7079539 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 79853 time: 2022-04-04 00:41:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7df3e0adec29f5e364ae2c302b2e8b7a0b9b5f19906a0040ee6816fd452ed08aBlock Operator
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