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 7037656 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 56583629 epoch_slot_no: 250829 block_no: 7037479 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 78552 time: 2022-03-24 19:25:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x652a3077120bf49050681a44a0a09fb54911e754115e4de7fa6817f05e861c09Block Operator
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