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 7108062 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 58058411 epoch_slot_no: 429611 block_no: 7107885 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 79335 time: 2022-04-10 21:05:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf755e5a3e5b6842ffd215767a4df7e40af08e0989342879ddd0de905158ba6a2Block Operator
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