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 7099371 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 57876626 epoch_slot_no: 247826 block_no: 7099194 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 42122 time: 2022-04-08 18:35:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45ef2964dd184ba65c2032a7b56b2016bb4f7f1c61ef240c5dc87d06f7a53db8Block Operator
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