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 7101943 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 57928697 epoch_slot_no: 299897 block_no: 7101766 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 6438 time: 2022-04-09 09:03:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc372c944d0fc5888d0d5572767c0e5c2a55295ba85a054a07f4f047a6cd03b56Block Operator
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