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 7098689 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57862488 epoch_slot_no: 233688 block_no: 7098512 slot_leader_id: 5908779 size: 72488 time: 2022-04-08 14:39:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd328ffebfa02382345c21be3fc35e179cc98cc08309fa698eca76aaa5606b47Block Operator
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