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 7095984 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57807288 epoch_slot_no: 178488 block_no: 7095807 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 74280 time: 2022-04-07 23:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b16902bce20cc59ab26a939e6f545ba5b1fe5bb2c5fcbe085a95e1046fd101Block Operator
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