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 7108140 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 58060365 epoch_slot_no: 431565 block_no: 7107963 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 79167 time: 2022-04-10 21:37:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239f00c0c78886ca23f172b743d820e243b92347a1ed218c490bcec246acdfa5Block Operator
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