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 7106751 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58031053 epoch_slot_no: 402253 block_no: 7106574 slot_leader_id: 6804462 size: 79657 time: 2022-04-10 13:29:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xece64c7f728c367bfdc9a68ea0016f88c46af4d8b55102b27f8618b621af9a84Block Operator
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