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 7031556 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56455435 epoch_slot_no: 122635 block_no: 7031379 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 27219 time: 2022-03-23 07:48:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c4933a2e69c9626569d95f9a6f53962c28e37baba0809157f4901bdc64707d1Block Operator
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