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 7096500 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 57817782 epoch_slot_no: 188982 block_no: 7096323 slot_leader_id: 7044165 size: 61302 time: 2022-04-08 02:14:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x717b4ba2b11c09edf49370c234f2a64554be4d26f8c5c90e508d619fc8134982Block Operator
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