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 7084124 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57556934 epoch_slot_no: 360134 block_no: 7083947 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 51811 time: 2022-04-05 01:47:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4b243cf53275a1d3a5aae170765cdf0d03fca75e2ff172dd00f9c5110839d03Block Operator
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