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 7108851 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58075272 epoch_slot_no: 14472 block_no: 7108674 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 73610 time: 2022-04-11 01:46:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x064ee5e3f17a97790dd219a9ec9758490e604396a47bf29401f9fb757517b321Block Operator
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