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 7087535 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 57630489 epoch_slot_no: 1689 block_no: 7087358 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 76738 time: 2022-04-05 22:13:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9de8bb380bca2c71a53707387abfa1de632edbd11f37da72f4e8ab9d2e13c5Block Operator
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