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 7104408 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 57981542 epoch_slot_no: 352742 block_no: 7104231 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 46855 time: 2022-04-09 23:43:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03dd64322eee772703ba8143f3d7e859cfa1687ae87b0f24e35a468f3d983b2fBlock Operator
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