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 7098266 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57853741 epoch_slot_no: 224941 block_no: 7098089 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 80523 time: 2022-04-08 12:13:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe996345944ea207fde52ad8b9ae171aaad15068e2593608356485b127f3179eBlock Operator
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