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 7091951 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57722583 epoch_slot_no: 93783 block_no: 7091774 slot_leader_id: 7013084 size: 75962 time: 2022-04-06 23:47:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1ff4c2699a980fb308782d96d869c3d4e9115aeb0bcfb3e7dd7ee8033e795fBlock Operator
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