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 7099954 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57888568 epoch_slot_no: 259768 block_no: 7099777 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 78848 time: 2022-04-08 21:54:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899e75fc81970ea64efb8b638380c0d84f4e679f69c98b5701fc533015e16cefBlock Operator
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