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 7109269 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58083691 epoch_slot_no: 22891 block_no: 7109092 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 19403 time: 2022-04-11 04:06:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dda8947570d4c47f50713731bc70d07d1188ee80fc415682fc44c4cbe1200e6Block Operator
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