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 7036641 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 56561297 epoch_slot_no: 228497 block_no: 7036464 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 76359 time: 2022-03-24 13:13:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf89e3b0e94272600cb0d9988bb2eccb764dbca5e6b164c7f2374229ed60e8d89Block Operator
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