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 7106447 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58025301 epoch_slot_no: 396501 block_no: 7106270 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 51176 time: 2022-04-10 11:53:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e67d64846496ed49edb352b3431e8b808bb27c6e5b05ca253289c0cbb5c628fBlock Operator
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