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 7086526 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 57608125 epoch_slot_no: 411325 block_no: 7086349 slot_leader_id: 6341802 size: 73411 time: 2022-04-05 16:00:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f0f89a5b093e2d5a7b2cb171afe9d4946b106b9ce0f056cb5235890d0fe4efbBlock Operator
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