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 7109872 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 58096437 epoch_slot_no: 35637 block_no: 7109695 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 79163 time: 2022-04-11 07:38:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b54fa41f9a87eeb33be127f9fac3ad45538a4b10a00cbfbb2fc6a8119ef0a4Block Operator
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