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 7026776 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56353506 epoch_slot_no: 20706 block_no: 7026599 slot_leader_id: 6833640 size: 80496 time: 2022-03-22 03:29:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd195185dec8ecc380d8dd7fc0cca41477634c9e8f43a60413956a74616c2fc5dBlock Operator
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