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 7033238 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 56491731 epoch_slot_no: 158931 block_no: 7033061 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 76854 time: 2022-03-23 17:53:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x465ed77ab1c14e0510630172b3b292bb973177d241b7d0dc954a8aa8e4a52bbdBlock Operator
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