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 7032494 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56475239 epoch_slot_no: 142439 block_no: 7032317 slot_leader_id: 5018762 size: 72084 time: 2022-03-23 13:18:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47e2fe3c23e8a7c374f14d36659724fdf6ae6ca88641e2a98ff7c3fa0efca9b5Block Operator
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