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 7034394 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56515242 epoch_slot_no: 182442 block_no: 7034217 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 55394 time: 2022-03-24 00:25:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56fd0da28e316bc898c689cb7d6d7d20b5f94e13ae76d8de6b36b2b745201f2Block Operator
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