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 7085258 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57581894 epoch_slot_no: 385094 block_no: 7085081 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 79874 time: 2022-04-05 08:43:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb944db74564d19567e8aa79eef51db8bbc80350d2040c837b0dfab6914c198Block Operator
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