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 7095468 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57795881 epoch_slot_no: 167081 block_no: 7095291 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 75305 time: 2022-04-07 20:09:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ae067bf694ba258b411d044396cb20b5176c6635f49b15a917544f6c16db080Block Operator
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