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 7098457 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 57858073 epoch_slot_no: 229273 block_no: 7098280 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 80205 time: 2022-04-08 13:26:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe23e0fb21fe38c6e1bfee18a41ef0ba3c5c73ec2fda9b440595068f631b50fdBlock Operator
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