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 7085631 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57589163 epoch_slot_no: 392363 block_no: 7085454 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 46148 time: 2022-04-05 10:44:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0354f85243f5249d0a75348b6569e5bf9ea726083e2c20f36cb1f2312025ae66Block Operator
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