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 7096718 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57821805 epoch_slot_no: 193005 block_no: 7096541 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 29883 time: 2022-04-08 03:21:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea5100bc5d26efa024eefa148bc879031ceb891facd1d85b1fbcf4bce4d853aBlock Operator
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