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 7094174 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 57770189 epoch_slot_no: 141389 block_no: 7093997 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 77509 time: 2022-04-07 13:01:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8778264e1bba2443d37c18c2c8d2e3ea81c990188c76fc3c313d6a1daa794cafBlock Operator
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