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 7096498 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57817752 epoch_slot_no: 188952 block_no: 7096321 slot_leader_id: 6215315 size: 51375 time: 2022-04-08 02:14:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x257c8919c407ad55297d115f9034c4e813d3179155e4ebaea5e33a5ad00bc341Block Operator
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