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 7104289 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 57979003 epoch_slot_no: 350203 block_no: 7104112 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 30448 time: 2022-04-09 23:01:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99a0edef22e652dc4ffd14d9d3277d0016c476dc506359653df1594d557db6d4Block Operator
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