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 7110954 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 58119451 epoch_slot_no: 58651 block_no: 7110777 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 77843 time: 2022-04-11 14:02:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d33070f85d61b5dafb9c29688b255a04e5900b8014fffa33a6e5ef5a1ffcc6Block Operator
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