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 7036746 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 56563316 epoch_slot_no: 230516 block_no: 7036569 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 74908 time: 2022-03-24 13:46:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bcf8db346f5ceecde377f5bb1894df24a88b53b90bb44fc8eb7113c6d8ba973Block Operator
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