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 7086268 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57602553 epoch_slot_no: 405753 block_no: 7086091 slot_leader_id: 4774718 size: 78352 time: 2022-04-05 14:27:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x514b49691d82f578fee9766454dfee2b9fcbb49a52392253b461a72b3ef24277Block Operator
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