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 7104778 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 57989690 epoch_slot_no: 360890 block_no: 7104601 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 39565 time: 2022-04-10 01:59:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x167ce80f0f1ba1f19cbb46ffde5df4250f01f0e31d7300f23321a145e6661560Block Operator
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