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 7082538 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57524938 epoch_slot_no: 328138 block_no: 7082361 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 80595 time: 2022-04-04 16:53:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8adf2f3e6a2bcdb4ace822cab17c6b9284921a041e02c43c8498fb675866f93Block Operator
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