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 7099861 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57886877 epoch_slot_no: 258077 block_no: 7099684 slot_leader_id: 4624978 size: 68436 time: 2022-04-08 21:26:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431378c758dabd619a141c3e96e4663b5eb9345d1f7818942e87d486b5e10b6bBlock Operator
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