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 7091330 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57709516 epoch_slot_no: 80716 block_no: 7091153 slot_leader_id: 7091330 size: 42426 time: 2022-04-06 20:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44dff6d112a181238abc38bed9d46ec29db335155785f1827737a3402e524913Block Operator
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