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 7079994 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57471800 epoch_slot_no: 275000 block_no: 7079817 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 55483 time: 2022-04-04 02:08:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c52bae67cd1d7f885fab8095c5234e9b07fdf6a3b8c984e1cee97f10c478bf9Block Operator
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