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 7102478 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 57939619 epoch_slot_no: 310819 block_no: 7102301 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 17211 time: 2022-04-09 12:05:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cda93ef8ff676a6b0157fe94256aeab66111f53ef8ec98883f6807ce08432f0Block Operator
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