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 7089708 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 57675674 epoch_slot_no: 46874 block_no: 7089531 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 3335 time: 2022-04-06 10:46:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3c5c9a4a88cde91ec2296307ce46ab853eb2bd0170352f8365c602edd9bae1Block Operator
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