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 7028560 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 56391846 epoch_slot_no: 59046 block_no: 7028383 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 72510 time: 2022-03-22 14:08:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a66d3c9f99b039bf7b518efed5d7f3f70b2a9a61b584444d83e3ccab0134815Block Operator
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