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 7086339 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57604011 epoch_slot_no: 407211 block_no: 7086162 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 79734 time: 2022-04-05 14:51:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aac99d0385e5050e80a001fce90bf553b169d9427809e284a15f25e22f5b34eBlock Operator
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