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 7088193 Details
Epoch: 331Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 57644863
epoch_slot_no: 16063
block_no: 7088016
slot_leader_id: 4557324
size: 80206
time: 2022-04-06 02:12:34
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x293366721b2ae2140db01694f5916ff83424e0c4372e7ab787b4b6148e8d5cee
Block Operator
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