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 7081483 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 57503005 epoch_slot_no: 306205 block_no: 7081306 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 73217 time: 2022-04-04 10:48:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9439cbf0bc272481dcb9979a6a203f934dbb6a60ad408a8df6f997c5d84fdeebBlock Operator
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