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 7107380 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 58043605 epoch_slot_no: 414805 block_no: 7107203 slot_leader_id: 7107380 size: 15780 time: 2022-04-10 16:58:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd91fb3ae5603c11a8b114f21e40965438133339de6e5d10c0a50c3c7fdac818Block Operator
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