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 7090305 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57688366 epoch_slot_no: 59566 block_no: 7090128 slot_leader_id: 6396133 size: 64931 time: 2022-04-06 14:17:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ed3c39dc9d7d7b0b757fc88b6a5b6dee01a8796be831c188b6412365d961a99Block Operator
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