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 7104342 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 57980056 epoch_slot_no: 351256 block_no: 7104165 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 78212 time: 2022-04-09 23:19:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaedaad071b7ef396480d77b216da40a8c48a45cb7b2dcb3ac92874cc3e8baee9Block Operator
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