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 7026889 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56355746 epoch_slot_no: 22946 block_no: 7026712 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 76613 time: 2022-03-22 04:07:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc33bd6d3642074f8c2e8e02b3d9033004a635f32cc19b19ac8a7c569f91e1c32Block Operator
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