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 7024358 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56299866 epoch_slot_no: 399066 block_no: 7024181 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 72637 time: 2022-03-21 12:35:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2716f0f3404bfdaa277933bcd89bd0673bec6e5c50ac21c456a944869610f13Block Operator
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