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 7034688 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 56521371 epoch_slot_no: 188571 block_no: 7034511 slot_leader_id: 4560749 size: 80512 time: 2022-03-24 02:07:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217283381b07356951753f0f3b8b4bd763c0dc4d862e79c000d74e695611979cBlock Operator
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