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 7083962 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 57553444 epoch_slot_no: 356644 block_no: 7083785 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 24328 time: 2022-04-05 00:48:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ecabfee5c8daa9aee56bf0eaa0c05bd3c69223b62f8a5c858d2fe2dfe12f54Block Operator
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