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 7097398 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 57836032 epoch_slot_no: 207232 block_no: 7097221 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 33351 time: 2022-04-08 07:18:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef0aaa5a652c4665024acfbd0c5851955420e89e4703c6959f64c452d4eb1c59Block Operator
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