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 7033941 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 56505834 epoch_slot_no: 173034 block_no: 7033764 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 80090 time: 2022-03-23 21:48:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9d9ca207dcfa12d57db5f419e7f585b25dddc620d66601ffd2c1ae51ad9f6d0Block Operator
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