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 7086377 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57604705 epoch_slot_no: 407905 block_no: 7086200 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 43205 time: 2022-04-05 15:03:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb84e81dd999c6b216f95a94aae5904b1fb1183db13943bb8c11b44fb6b0f1a27Block Operator
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