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 7100909 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57907822 epoch_slot_no: 279022 block_no: 7100732 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 80492 time: 2022-04-09 03:15:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf00183495411e32e9f1b29b8f1b2b4060e7e16cbaba477f9b7a883394ffdba75Block Operator
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