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 7101188 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57913898 epoch_slot_no: 285098 block_no: 7101011 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 29907 time: 2022-04-09 04:56:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9eae297e19c6976ca12c4addfb77fd27ca81143b0156c040b0d3f3640cdcb14Block Operator
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