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 7102097 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57932047 epoch_slot_no: 303247 block_no: 7101920 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 32859 time: 2022-04-09 09:58:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x445d768278a924e891226f8336e343f640594b07a97194434032f12617a54d2aBlock Operator
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