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 7097906 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 57846061 epoch_slot_no: 217261 block_no: 7097729 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 4747 time: 2022-04-08 10:05:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x665e202c2c7ef0788043df589b1ca93b10d908f73540025c2aa6fd69509ac921Block Operator
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