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 7031254 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 56449177 epoch_slot_no: 116377 block_no: 7031077 slot_leader_id: 6784864 size: 36950 time: 2022-03-23 06:04:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb570a42ead5257c9720fb6f1c5fdc9479ac5433a44a4da208b632668c1fb89eaBlock Operator
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