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 7084057 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 57555586
epoch_slot_no: 358786
block_no: 7083880
slot_leader_id: 7046618
size: 76670
time: 2022-04-05 01:24:37
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x007a82bc332e7a27e3831ad9b9870a0d28109cb061bcd83640c01ed840c22e8c
Block Operator
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