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 7034648 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56520530 epoch_slot_no: 187730 block_no: 7034471 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 15301 time: 2022-03-24 01:53:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x034ddd34df41ddfe5766f2ad77747762e72d4f1e1bd8113e8887b85a4667437cBlock Operator
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