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 7106269 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58021315 epoch_slot_no: 392515 block_no: 7106092 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 53936 time: 2022-04-10 10:46:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f86bfb8481faadcbbce1e02bfbcf04b9b771b2cf1a42d28935ddeb359e181d0Block Operator
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