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 7097597 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57839888 epoch_slot_no: 211088 block_no: 7097420 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 50714 time: 2022-04-08 08:22:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8459f672959031346421fc17fecc38e735bb15b55682ce68e491ad2fe7469c4Block Operator
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