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 7096578 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57819287 epoch_slot_no: 190487 block_no: 7096401 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 77534 time: 2022-04-08 02:39:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c402db92118db62aa3bc5968b2e4b0c5b8a98d987019d31c20a5b770e1717a0Block Operator
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