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 7033391 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 56495026 epoch_slot_no: 162226 block_no: 7033214 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 80021 time: 2022-03-23 18:48:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634678d1d8a522ca74f3d98cb67ec081c3b9f155fc3d9b0df590ad393433413bBlock Operator
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