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 7108690 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 58071650 epoch_slot_no: 10850 block_no: 7108513 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 79095 time: 2022-04-11 00:45:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7abbf884c53268b498ba8769a3961909a1b6cac0b8b5941a2e87abf9c3226dBlock Operator
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