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 7092727 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 57738719 epoch_slot_no: 109919 block_no: 7092550 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 64138 time: 2022-04-07 04:16:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eb56e602168de044b49a6e467596cf3cf4db4db69e045d7431e03bb78498786Block Operator
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