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 7094372 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 57773709 epoch_slot_no: 144909 block_no: 7094195 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 36753 time: 2022-04-07 14:00:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef28c71d8e8ff5b52520c66bfa437f124a080edeb798e6b8e5f31f54c778050eBlock Operator
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