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 7097740 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 57843110 epoch_slot_no: 214310 block_no: 7097563 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 39242 time: 2022-04-08 09:16:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7949638f774e47ac3eb1c60f3161a627ebca76fbe1f38ea9fa3e3b8d58c314a9Block Operator
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