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 7094393 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 57774140 epoch_slot_no: 145340 block_no: 7094216 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 77935 time: 2022-04-07 14:07:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70512c1ca48d6941e5e6f8352ef26194ee6b25fa0049b14815f177a55bb59a06Block Operator
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