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 7033462 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 56496219 epoch_slot_no: 163419 block_no: 7033285 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 75796 time: 2022-03-23 19:08:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb28656d2e9574456566420d4cc8d41fdb7b6a1a5cf4aab7527e03d79697d2a77Block Operator
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