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 7098542 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 57859831 epoch_slot_no: 231031 block_no: 7098365 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 80502 time: 2022-04-08 13:55:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1241f3a20621ae8305c34850f6d6e2a56c4485e65444c7859b9e38f0a054256cBlock Operator
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