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 7086887 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57616181 epoch_slot_no: 419381 block_no: 7086710 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 78183 time: 2022-04-05 18:14:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170f2ed3f7c280d736edd85b313f8d0ef4d28160bd804e03070892c88b58cfcaBlock Operator
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