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 7110372 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 58106836 epoch_slot_no: 46036 block_no: 7110195 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 73960 time: 2022-04-11 10:32:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78950a9dc882704e9b287684c4bc1574b3d68b820cc32998406fbff78b472e35Block Operator
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