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 7032279 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56470799 epoch_slot_no: 137999 block_no: 7032102 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 70318 time: 2022-03-23 12:04:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09606de3d83dbd05369ca656f53020f3b103f7b833e9e186bc4a67ac049c7885Block Operator
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