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 7036841 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 56565209 epoch_slot_no: 232409 block_no: 7036664 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 65886 time: 2022-03-24 14:18:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbe3562b652dbb46fbaea14c06402513d95303841dbc88972eb7f8c4c0c1a10dBlock Operator
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