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 7026101 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 56339317 epoch_slot_no: 6517 block_no: 7025924 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 80304 time: 2022-03-21 23:33:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc98da9ebefc42d044357ea9158a201a466fd738cb2bd4963d0ed05170133e4dBlock Operator
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