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 7088032 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57641382 epoch_slot_no: 12582 block_no: 7087855 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 80721 time: 2022-04-06 01:14:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f67f9af2083e79f367b25bc88f1b3b4ef7232ceb7e2611c01d58e96d0931c0bBlock Operator
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