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 7036421 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56556569 epoch_slot_no: 223769 block_no: 7036244 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 66901 time: 2022-03-24 11:54:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a21164c0b82f7df621da98c4d3aa51dbff915dabbf3d012c94562a36d8e415dBlock Operator
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