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 7036745 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56563276 epoch_slot_no: 230476 block_no: 7036568 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 80706 time: 2022-03-24 13:46:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa507ef496adb3fb16c1f8a61e5ba2c7298ca81b829c0e73882637c99cf37cf72Block Operator
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