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 7085544 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57587463 epoch_slot_no: 390663 block_no: 7085367 slot_leader_id: 6041091 size: 64626 time: 2022-04-05 10:15:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93658d8bbaff3e312e230f5550fbb8e1be0a4d0501995db90c6e9bbeb46014ffBlock Operator
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