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 7098560 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 57860114 epoch_slot_no: 231314 block_no: 7098383 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 72084 time: 2022-04-08 14:00:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ac2795db4543cfb430bdbac88c8a9a3ce057f2964023054828610b722e7030bBlock Operator
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