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 7098971 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57868342 epoch_slot_no: 239542 block_no: 7098794 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 77729 time: 2022-04-08 16:17:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b6dcf088d113ff0ffbb1a79080f00d3dc1f3780eef3fa152de845d845b99172Block Operator
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