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 7093333 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57751682 epoch_slot_no: 122882 block_no: 7093156 slot_leader_id: 7034455 size: 73977 time: 2022-04-07 07:52:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496711eb06eb4c85b7499c43ebd7331cb90fea8ba007ae94eccdfb06fd9c512bBlock Operator
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