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 7096609 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 57819911 epoch_slot_no: 191111 block_no: 7096432 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 74493 time: 2022-04-08 02:50:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee53919e912bba4811b6ee56bd348d85d0a8396d2b45a3f0e1f99a4e90112c5aBlock Operator
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