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 7033097 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 56488851 epoch_slot_no: 156051 block_no: 7032920 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 80656 time: 2022-03-23 17:05:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea64a0b8c0880fff9f606214be381f99228ab9398ffb8950fa28055498087267Block Operator
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