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 7102332 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 57936750 epoch_slot_no: 307950 block_no: 7102155 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 7743 time: 2022-04-09 11:17:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x525d387b72950341217d9cf9fbf3f0ed869bd37a83e26cff7e9290806f4fe592Block Operator
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