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 7094699 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57780447 epoch_slot_no: 151647 block_no: 7094522 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 75698 time: 2022-04-07 15:52:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a62bf56ed0deeac7757bd35942673db9fa3777961a83b844da18d672c7d383Block Operator
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