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 7104568 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57985092 epoch_slot_no: 356292 block_no: 7104391 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 50710 time: 2022-04-10 00:43:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ecde27b47850b812ed6c33b903aeab40018dc713e72af7ba7df402b410f64cfBlock Operator
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