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 7108088 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 58059165 epoch_slot_no: 430365 block_no: 7107911 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 79585 time: 2022-04-10 21:17:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c635772787c6bb8304574adc1d409c7f4b241963ba1b6db95c9b2e2efdbfcb1Block Operator
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