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 7099475 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 57878840 epoch_slot_no: 250040 block_no: 7099298 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 75102 time: 2022-04-08 19:12:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82010038aa53e2e0eb8a47fb705472c1d9100f823354a3e7ed699b0c37c458c4Block Operator
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