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 7098473 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57858338 epoch_slot_no: 229538 block_no: 7098296 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 64961 time: 2022-04-08 13:30:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x231defab34205923d93a89050b3811d10d5956ee3d7c51a43b0f2a859877c0baBlock Operator
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