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 7086033 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57597234 epoch_slot_no: 400434 block_no: 7085856 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 72948 time: 2022-04-05 12:58:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x670e40e49bbcd9125a85d9c8280dccf2891e3dc0de7c3fd06b4d7ea311d0d9e6Block Operator
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