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 7087274 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57624858 epoch_slot_no: 428058 block_no: 7087097 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 74166 time: 2022-04-05 20:39:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b046839aa91f9ed224acfc725d12262c9713215432be09d0f62167635cf1c3fBlock Operator
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