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 7022638 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 56262931 epoch_slot_no: 362131 block_no: 7022461 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 77176 time: 2022-03-21 02:20:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3b2dc7bbe4cdce6746c30e7b8dae99ccffd63015b0fcf8408e748e81e388b4Block Operator
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