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 7096583 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57819414 epoch_slot_no: 190614 block_no: 7096406 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 77626 time: 2022-04-08 02:41:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa63c68fe5f7f21e3e1c441ee525315fef86516235f2feb4425d98c1b29b7e6daBlock Operator
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