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 7091347 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57709790 epoch_slot_no: 80990 block_no: 7091170 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 71416 time: 2022-04-06 20:14:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e3f4de302fe0bf0cca46c0fff5dd6d6405a1881cf81020b59d48da37dc6a11dBlock Operator
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