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 7103166 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57954641 epoch_slot_no: 325841 block_no: 7102989 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 80593 time: 2022-04-09 16:15:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb745d29a14c361b86e67d6ebd443c3c058c004ddf9c8c1136596835864837484Block Operator
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