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 7031400 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 56452052 epoch_slot_no: 119252 block_no: 7031223 slot_leader_id: 6889518 size: 32937 time: 2022-03-23 06:52:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f6494337b78e6712bce2ae4f59441122a648719181bac21f860110f2b51741Block Operator
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