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 7036266 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 56553219 epoch_slot_no: 220419 block_no: 7036089 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 75007 time: 2022-03-24 10:58:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf570ea86abaaca24052960157b0e1fe70ecda4073b1e22fc8688dc28df412691Block Operator
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