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 7089515 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 57672000 epoch_slot_no: 43200 block_no: 7089338 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 57484 time: 2022-04-06 09:44:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5522fa1e3b94d705fb1ca3b587fb1bbd05339621fa42f8c83ceb30c93fb55cBlock Operator
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