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 7106004 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 58015949 epoch_slot_no: 387149 block_no: 7105827 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 79511 time: 2022-04-10 09:17:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3842d04eae89e68d064445a5c5b4cc3f9ef9f6077bb5032236c3cfa2596b4d4aBlock Operator
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