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 7097990 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57847883 epoch_slot_no: 219083 block_no: 7097813 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 49635 time: 2022-04-08 10:36:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe645cee83cd19650b5ef09e36bd707a483025dfa066346a8548e871dacc3dbd6Block Operator
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