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 7079729 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57466861 epoch_slot_no: 270061 block_no: 7079552 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 78405 time: 2022-04-04 00:45:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0305df6523a9fb9ad549c1ff5369b933ae717768118af87691f90e9f9f6c7930Block Operator
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