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 7102191 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 57933831 epoch_slot_no: 305031 block_no: 7102014 slot_leader_id: 4750395 size: 26381 time: 2022-04-09 10:28:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b574f45a0812c077430c3a509629da580482b54af2862f96fb1a2bc9661414Block Operator
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