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 7031778 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56460235 epoch_slot_no: 127435 block_no: 7031601 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 50414 time: 2022-03-23 09:08:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30321612f06609e09a00e7f8aca7d767d1ef3b8f7f263dbbfd6b1da8e00eede6Block Operator
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