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 7092380 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57731735 epoch_slot_no: 102935 block_no: 7092203 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 49733 time: 2022-04-07 02:20:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa575f9dbdcf4e8159387203e86248275cd5971ed3ffd2eb849fc2483083b061dBlock Operator
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