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 7090347 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 57689442 epoch_slot_no: 60642 block_no: 7090170 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 74502 time: 2022-04-06 14:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd4d34c6066e040c569393e907906d1ee0a02f19cc2a524af0140f63fba7927Block Operator
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