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 7107583 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 58048030 epoch_slot_no: 419230 block_no: 7107406 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 75379 time: 2022-04-10 18:12:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04735f9737135d09d36c9c588e836116c3a7d9258b28e255769f44a3990e7de9Block Operator
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