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 7027458 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 56368903 epoch_slot_no: 36103 block_no: 7027281 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 80088 time: 2022-03-22 07:46:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37373bae31470249727542f5a374f627e7927dd44e6e5e279efe48769e97cc63Block Operator
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