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 7109100 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 58080247 epoch_slot_no: 19447 block_no: 7108923 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 11376 time: 2022-04-11 03:08:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26f366613eee69decd2f8b7b2c814df2b2603e71c4c93d379cf1f6e6aef4e0dBlock Operator
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