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 7090677 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 57696315 epoch_slot_no: 67515 block_no: 7090500 slot_leader_id: 6926345 size: 79258 time: 2022-04-06 16:30:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0be19bee96074ad44523ec3abeb7fff7614395b64e347413c132f0bd8d1c0917Block Operator
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