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 7097306 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 57834166 epoch_slot_no: 205366 block_no: 7097129 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 19424 time: 2022-04-08 06:47:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b1d3ebb455321b6cecea91ee6c220a6118b3a073ca622013a50fbf2e33758c4Block Operator
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