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 7108538 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 58068415 epoch_slot_no: 7615 block_no: 7108361 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 79198 time: 2022-04-10 23:51:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ed440132cf4f7ecec1ffb22a59574c63649a0f3c43fe8f1a2c76475810254f0Block Operator
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