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 7083317 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57541075 epoch_slot_no: 344275 block_no: 7083140 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 79476 time: 2022-04-04 21:22:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fc2b88d69afdd31a86fa54230c92a9a7bffbac02af33caf1c8308fc832723a0Block Operator
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