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 7028899 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56399236 epoch_slot_no: 66436 block_no: 7028722 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 77803 time: 2022-03-22 16:12:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13764244d2777a4eb19f1144bc01c6d6a07db724aa53b3af5288840ab8ef974fBlock Operator
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