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 7099837 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57886317 epoch_slot_no: 257517 block_no: 7099660 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 78257 time: 2022-04-08 21:16:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a8a243947e4e505a3e17a30be1c4c42a0300011ad29e4aaa19b64be1720b11Block Operator
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