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 7028082 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 56381863 epoch_slot_no: 49063 block_no: 7027905 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 75335 time: 2022-03-22 11:22:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0776743a95c2da801975e260be7d8491443d3af6fb1e02918853a28ffa625f6Block Operator
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