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 7096670 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 57820916 epoch_slot_no: 192116 block_no: 7096493 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 26903 time: 2022-04-08 03:06:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa35dc1ee38597dfff05e9f765690c2d85f584f717c4db12757f009b7adcf41e5Block Operator
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