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 7099041 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 57869860 epoch_slot_no: 241060 block_no: 7098864 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 80672 time: 2022-04-08 16:42:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc0a4377c2b14981f2c5a8f97ddba59a0c8cc820062bff15ba7b014891ccb534Block Operator
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