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 7080661 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57485772 epoch_slot_no: 288972 block_no: 7080484 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 53301 time: 2022-04-04 06:01:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x297d8a06d739898681d4ff571670a1dad47a903c1bcba23ba59a5ca6c95341b9Block Operator
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