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 7028442 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56389374 epoch_slot_no: 56574 block_no: 7028265 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 72969 time: 2022-03-22 13:27:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cedb3765e99e2670e89fd309bf0b5bb0903024f31b6d3c2daa9a0d9e41245aeBlock Operator
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