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 7024478 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 56302391 epoch_slot_no: 401591 block_no: 7024301 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 75402 time: 2022-03-21 13:18:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99da9591c35e21728bb05ca0a263b197e72345f8df80fc3e8db496e09dbeb070Block Operator
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