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 7104434 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57982065 epoch_slot_no: 353265 block_no: 7104257 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 78842 time: 2022-04-09 23:52:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30bb3d3347e87836e06275c4e18b93b90497a3cf040bc8ffb2f72c593bdcd57aBlock Operator
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