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 7098555 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 57860046 epoch_slot_no: 231246 block_no: 7098378 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 79683 time: 2022-04-08 13:58:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8e335be8dfc644543d73f93f81a519e783c733a779e5ba9e7c16ac195cb598Block Operator
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