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 7104457 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57982411 epoch_slot_no: 353611 block_no: 7104280 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 70640 time: 2022-04-09 23:58:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc32e30f279499589c5a585f80856641d0bcb9dedf7f6dac6b9512be6d2ea763aBlock Operator
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