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 7026977 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56357710 epoch_slot_no: 24910 block_no: 7026800 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 71129 time: 2022-03-22 04:40:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321ea065451b6ba682bc9d5cf3d8131cb89e378702668aab4954da7147eaca47Block Operator
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