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 7087186 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 57622528 epoch_slot_no: 425728 block_no: 7087009 slot_leader_id: 4982211 size: 70504 time: 2022-04-05 20:00:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa31fbcefe9e76a017594c5700854d0581e6d42043e45ba00907c2cf1059a222Block Operator
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