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 7037118 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 56571717 epoch_slot_no: 238917 block_no: 7036941 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 76546 time: 2022-03-24 16:06:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c37c08b7fd762e9861ced40f16b236bbe5f60891022f2f8e992aa0f22671e27Block Operator
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