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 7095142 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57789039 epoch_slot_no: 160239 block_no: 7094965 slot_leader_id: 6998842 size: 80359 time: 2022-04-07 18:15:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a3a7754dd2531a9502dfe1d6b2b158ef19ef23129b6151d879bdb0c9a866678Block Operator
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