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 7103169 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57954744 epoch_slot_no: 325944 block_no: 7102992 slot_leader_id: 5687906 size: 78978 time: 2022-04-09 16:17:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa948669a4987cba656c75fb0c10fc1a02b80bf84f1e2f037a976cfd40d2ce028Block Operator
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