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 7036420 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 56556548 epoch_slot_no: 223748 block_no: 7036243 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 3304 time: 2022-03-24 11:53:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda65fef98b68da78499e927a9177c4a3f53bfa4536599fe748f4d7337cae99b4Block Operator
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