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 7035489 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56537342 epoch_slot_no: 204542 block_no: 7035312 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 54662 time: 2022-03-24 06:33:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1590355c6f1d8b511e36b5231f9f7f25006c26a4239fd2be27ca71b7b7c31da3Block Operator
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