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 7110336 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58106063 epoch_slot_no: 45263 block_no: 7110159 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 77208 time: 2022-04-11 10:19:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x055b5048244c7511962586455f586533f423561f0061674512a553c3d87a73c9Block Operator
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