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 7026787 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56353655 epoch_slot_no: 20855 block_no: 7026610 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 75636 time: 2022-03-22 03:32:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8083982bd9de4e789908c26ac90fa818d1b3d08c8b6e19d31ec1818d04dbc0f9Block Operator
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