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 7036376 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56555580 epoch_slot_no: 222780 block_no: 7036199 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 69416 time: 2022-03-24 11:37:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880382edaaa95b41487a5b20a443100e62e9f9bfc0c07bc58708e2e0c7d2964eBlock Operator
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