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 7097156 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 57831286 epoch_slot_no: 202486 block_no: 7096979 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 17762 time: 2022-04-08 05:59:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c401f9c19329fa688a82fb1fa8409c2ca60352fc84e5c15eb715f19b8cf624Block Operator
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