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 7097583 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 57839519 epoch_slot_no: 210719 block_no: 7097406 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 23276 time: 2022-04-08 08:16:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0644a8fdd0fe5fa42a96480dc80d99b334bf9a2edff17cbffd3844a5a2dedb45Block Operator
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