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 7100163 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 57893111 epoch_slot_no: 264311 block_no: 7099986 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 80434 time: 2022-04-08 23:10:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86cc4c14ea320f4fd572d6bcc4fe8daebed673287c99ba6596cc7d92039b36d3Block Operator
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