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 7101655 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57923124 epoch_slot_no: 294324 block_no: 7101478 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 67875 time: 2022-04-09 07:30:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c2300feb9a9c545030daf6138791fef96ab73da4fee037f1d4cf5c5a5c9ec3eBlock Operator
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