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 7084892 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57573793 epoch_slot_no: 376993 block_no: 7084715 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 57035 time: 2022-04-05 06:28:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f0bd43e8d2d20d6cf26a1536eccdbda764f7e40ea1e319b46bc227824bdcf25Block Operator
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