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 7109643 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 58091628 epoch_slot_no: 30828 block_no: 7109466 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 34251 time: 2022-04-11 06:18:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabd8b100e5cab3a49a9df725089e9bc398b6b7a35b1337d2c6c98327fc7dccbbBlock Operator
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