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 7026488 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56348010 epoch_slot_no: 15210 block_no: 7026311 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 76044 time: 2022-03-22 01:58:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21699282e3d9fcb99c648b74406a3764f3a5511d21716a69b505d2160d43b5d0Block Operator
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