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 7100113 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57892217 epoch_slot_no: 263417 block_no: 7099936 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 69017 time: 2022-04-08 22:55:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eddc1af0f2ef5da8ea2afb472fb1f8bce819c842591991e24c615625316579bBlock Operator
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