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 7096916 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 57826220 epoch_slot_no: 197420 block_no: 7096739 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 79429 time: 2022-04-08 04:35:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5fe61677f1df6c8ff01239f0689485ddfa7045959d58d371fe28f55d2a87e9eBlock Operator
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