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 7089483 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 57671278 epoch_slot_no: 42478 block_no: 7089306 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 76505 time: 2022-04-06 09:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20dc8964888a39c5c83123ef2d3a6da4c425e340c24f2d82e0d53b241ba27416Block Operator
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