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 7081304 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57499339 epoch_slot_no: 302539 block_no: 7081127 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 49614 time: 2022-04-04 09:47:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16542a533aa67a1145ab2e3f67b92efa7b9de7767f14efc176105b527fcaa4e3Block Operator
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