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 7095224 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 57790637 epoch_slot_no: 161837 block_no: 7095047 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 77609 time: 2022-04-07 18:42:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb37c50d64ef390043cbecca09a50a979564ab4882f1f1bec271d610699c2a1Block Operator
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