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 7098224 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 57852651 epoch_slot_no: 223851 block_no: 7098047 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79492 time: 2022-04-08 11:55:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108e8da291ff5d7d55d8ab89cd1a77f293cb7eebc0bd7ec0d71516d460869fccBlock Operator
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