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 7096157 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 57810607 epoch_slot_no: 181807 block_no: 7095980 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 38421 time: 2022-04-08 00:14:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec5cb49b83d9bc869899dd28142bc91359908c5edfa8df2583e7768599dfa81Block Operator
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