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 7100759 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57904696 epoch_slot_no: 275896 block_no: 7100582 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 59400 time: 2022-04-09 02:23:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17fb338b66a7b338f112e84554614fa66fc0aa7c7c584cf49b53f9cc6747db93Block Operator
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