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 7080846 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57489636 epoch_slot_no: 292836 block_no: 7080669 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 58760 time: 2022-04-04 07:05:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262ab8192b1092e5ec088c98b12d8291201cadf1d0c5a4e46b6df05c9a1e588dBlock Operator
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