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 7106686 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 58029637 epoch_slot_no: 400837 block_no: 7106509 slot_leader_id: 5652807 size: 55001 time: 2022-04-10 13:05:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x363e748d84988e3485a033082c7258d6623610a330457c011224e733025baa6aBlock Operator
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