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 7088513 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57651144 epoch_slot_no: 22344 block_no: 7088336 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 57718 time: 2022-04-06 03:57:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dfedec4bb8f0970af69d4901bc8e4587702246f021d582bfcd32307f4c229ecBlock Operator
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