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 7084792 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 57571635 epoch_slot_no: 374835 block_no: 7084615 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 16393 time: 2022-04-05 05:52:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62805a8f2d0d661d159aaa6c964b4226dde2b441dbc18ed533ef9f425ee0e8a6Block Operator
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