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 7034037 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 56507961 epoch_slot_no: 175161 block_no: 7033860 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 73348 time: 2022-03-23 22:24:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1780ed09a7901eecbc8e0a1c2272d8d489fdf44b9f018740e7ea12b1254d3d45Block Operator
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