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 7003036 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55847296 epoch_slot_no: 378496 block_no: 7002859 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 77664 time: 2022-03-16 06:53:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc2cc6111e21d352a6f4ed7fe4be5f7295eac8a73246980a9d7a30d082b7d56Block Operator
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