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 7098836 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 57865691 epoch_slot_no: 236891 block_no: 7098659 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 80155 time: 2022-04-08 15:33:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b3b0746c3df434d89e326032a19f8c859d5fc9db9a247e059a9b70805332a5bBlock Operator
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