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 7095202 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57790163 epoch_slot_no: 161363 block_no: 7095025 slot_leader_id: 6826835 size: 77603 time: 2022-04-07 18:34:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7a56b0a6a2807085b17ad30ad08b0cc1a1bf1162070b87de73ea8efc993ebbBlock Operator
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