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 7110068 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 58100264 epoch_slot_no: 39464 block_no: 7109891 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 79765 time: 2022-04-11 08:42:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443b3ff24f35616cdcc0b00b96db9a9be8fc3ee9d1a867d4b0b46299af39143aBlock Operator
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