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 7087628 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57632412 epoch_slot_no: 3612 block_no: 7087451 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 75638 time: 2022-04-05 22:45:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cea80814316c3174c12ff098c2a2cb6ed61429b27a8830022642663c4f897d4Block Operator
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