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 7098388 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 57856405 epoch_slot_no: 227605 block_no: 7098211 slot_leader_id: 6993616 size: 8762 time: 2022-04-08 12:58:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05725d3e8cfee4eee5d4e7ed6ac95b1084091dceb9eb8fd31fbd920c44f6240cBlock Operator
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