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 7093546 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 57756567 epoch_slot_no: 127767 block_no: 7093369 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 37191 time: 2022-04-07 09:14:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71885b1be6af7c5676bb57cf1390b80b9ce390f07dfe5ad2a4a8ec266215d039Block Operator
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