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 7104194 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 57976870 epoch_slot_no: 348070 block_no: 7104017 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 80440 time: 2022-04-09 22:26:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x877145debb685320c38a629db57cbbab1cff5e562b473038b662d626ad562624Block Operator
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