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 7033740 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56501817 epoch_slot_no: 169017 block_no: 7033563 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 46525 time: 2022-03-23 20:41:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf976eac8d54bb6de90283590e4d5da2da3c303c567e1f0acb725be1332bc94e2Block Operator
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