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 7084143 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 57557242 epoch_slot_no: 360442 block_no: 7083966 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 64712 time: 2022-04-05 01:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd6393fb52bc614e8cd78c57c9ac8fe9bc11682c8b7ecf3a1b50d03723865bfBlock Operator
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