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 7028242 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56385121 epoch_slot_no: 52321 block_no: 7028065 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 78448 time: 2022-03-22 12:16:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15f1b7c22ec7e02c1a16205eb99b8a5d00844987d0b677f6bcd8cfc462918e0fBlock Operator
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