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 7107246 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 58041165 epoch_slot_no: 412365 block_no: 7107069 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 78282 time: 2022-04-10 16:17:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x473ce6c11faaf742b5fd53fa4661ab953c37a3429e378a6f364d0556cb4d1020Block Operator
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