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 7103951 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57972072 epoch_slot_no: 343272 block_no: 7103774 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 35167 time: 2022-04-09 21:06:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f20834856e50e7c8b7d1f11c02bc334855b873eac06cde0b207592815ed1d1dBlock Operator
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