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 7026152 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 56340402 epoch_slot_no: 7602 block_no: 7025975 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 76464 time: 2022-03-21 23:51:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b9a8646362cf58b747dbfee7d94c77eb8adabdbaa7226c0aa0bd1ae8d53b290Block Operator
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