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 7104451 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 57982302 epoch_slot_no: 353502 block_no: 7104274 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 69999 time: 2022-04-09 23:56:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1accc90faedc8527c52e9f6bfd45148354ea51cbd6bbc2f0672c34c00a794bdBlock Operator
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