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 7023841 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56288878 epoch_slot_no: 388078 block_no: 7023664 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 78713 time: 2022-03-21 09:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62c4f7a4aa11853de502b2fc15fd95739bbebfd22559318ff55c4f5e290fd041Block Operator
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