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 7096596 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57819669 epoch_slot_no: 190869 block_no: 7096419 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 78499 time: 2022-04-08 02:46:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x597bd6063f1be9050d141d807b7a05a5bb36cbc1ac9bf8439d87db61f26b15e2Block Operator
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