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 7087484 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 57629457 epoch_slot_no: 657 block_no: 7087307 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 80042 time: 2022-04-05 21:55:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9428073c31fbb1c4b24fa5a5255b15742ff25a51d9fc84a6354a1813aa8b172dBlock Operator
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