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 7097828 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57844649 epoch_slot_no: 215849 block_no: 7097651 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 67399 time: 2022-04-08 09:42:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d95d8fff911dad66ea3279b65769b7d152587fe954a32e8841092487f60d8ddBlock Operator
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