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 7031461 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56453381 epoch_slot_no: 120581 block_no: 7031284 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 28863 time: 2022-03-23 07:14:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee4995c9351160192c6fafea8e0b8cf063585e3d6250e0eb54b8b1951e0eb07Block Operator
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