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 7026601 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56350209 epoch_slot_no: 17409 block_no: 7026424 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 72123 time: 2022-03-22 02:35:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0225eb40b524c440fc367f978a2ef3c71100b5139ce43b55da17c399f0452524Block Operator
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