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 7097074 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 57829737 epoch_slot_no: 200937 block_no: 7096897 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 2979 time: 2022-04-08 05:33:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc378f7b9dd16b6ab373a95960a17c86204e6cc270f16c6c0335c3e1e3e75f25bBlock Operator
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