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 7096662 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57820764 epoch_slot_no: 191964 block_no: 7096485 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 45006 time: 2022-04-08 03:04:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43baa4ac72a0babb67f44cbf9a259281389b12169b117a67ad33946a234704d1Block Operator
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