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 7100900 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57907608 epoch_slot_no: 278808 block_no: 7100723 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 78728 time: 2022-04-09 03:11:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a5ea7f3838ea4e88229aaaff6cba100272771e1ac2b1b312dd8a501de6febc0Block Operator
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