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 7102336 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57936841 epoch_slot_no: 308041 block_no: 7102159 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 38345 time: 2022-04-09 11:18:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b4d2c242e619f3c62797951e7cfb3643f7d03395bf1d11f154e17319e8f7103Block Operator
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