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 7023052 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56272407 epoch_slot_no: 371607 block_no: 7022875 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 70624 time: 2022-03-21 04:58:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ff654cb4e65668670fcfd48279109be44f65b80b940cdf6d5a64d85bd736f12Block Operator
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