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 7087065 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 57619876 epoch_slot_no: 423076 block_no: 7086888 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 80255 time: 2022-04-05 19:16:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68061e75d4d6924bc5c7fbc95ed3971afe32b5b78c46b3934980e08adfc874f8Block Operator
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