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 7104153 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 57975989 epoch_slot_no: 347189 block_no: 7103976 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 79440 time: 2022-04-09 22:11:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434289916cf7815db21945e2f654b97fb4f72fd15b8fbcbd6889a6f2e3d3d54bBlock Operator
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