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 7091070 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 57704045 epoch_slot_no: 75245 block_no: 7090893 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 4467 time: 2022-04-06 18:38:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a49d1e38268afa7243a16719c2058c53b17fbc01776b43c68a1dae87911d653Block Operator
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