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 7036953 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56567788 epoch_slot_no: 234988 block_no: 7036776 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 80221 time: 2022-03-24 15:01:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f89a939811581190ba75bc0dafa3df5c2dcaaac1d1fe553577db1a071a356b7Block Operator
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