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 7081051 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57494126 epoch_slot_no: 297326 block_no: 7080874 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 48699 time: 2022-04-04 08:20:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2bf993b7900ea3289a2f2c7bb38bb3a73d7e2c3ecab82c5a8392b6936184847Block Operator
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