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 7084052 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 57555483 epoch_slot_no: 358683 block_no: 7083875 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 79287 time: 2022-04-05 01:22:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d007f5c84823810d2eb9d06c86c71123a9d1ce3375a61bbca35009a65ba599aBlock Operator
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