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 7107648 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 58049613 epoch_slot_no: 420813 block_no: 7107471 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 80161 time: 2022-04-10 18:38:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97fc00b1922bae312bdc5adeb9562bfc7d7330b3cc26d58e029e3baa6774a970Block Operator
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