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 7105969 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 58015140 epoch_slot_no: 386340 block_no: 7105792 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 53743 time: 2022-04-10 09:03:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9be262f0ffa87919d9db029436b29ae25b0b5a8245e9450522d91aab43b8b5f4Block Operator
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