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 7090685 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57696515 epoch_slot_no: 67715 block_no: 7090508 slot_leader_id: 6385290 size: 80392 time: 2022-04-06 16:33:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e90ab09dd2fd4a0120d9233ae07759c889490a00f1a6f6d83fadf5da00e7a4Block Operator
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