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 7096426 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57816388 epoch_slot_no: 187588 block_no: 7096249 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 68654 time: 2022-04-08 01:51:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f03a1f8c27242d99b8d033c7dcb54ee3c6c3763d3c7dd6b9cf69c2cb263edf0Block Operator
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