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 7097778 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 57843787 epoch_slot_no: 214987 block_no: 7097601 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 12779 time: 2022-04-08 09:27:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618b16bd7e6a722f8b83a24f462ae2178cba3d8c7a1c757835604233470b210fBlock Operator
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