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 7035693 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 56541180 epoch_slot_no: 208380 block_no: 7035516 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 27213 time: 2022-03-24 07:37:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x689afcebbed1b570fa591595cc1083f3913d3fff12a096711ba3949f33242e25Block Operator
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