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 7086398 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 57605199 epoch_slot_no: 408399 block_no: 7086221 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 80078 time: 2022-04-05 15:11:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b7baecd79718c192743136fa096547df5ad4807487aeef813cb34f956ea7ee9Block Operator
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