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 7037666 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 56583815 epoch_slot_no: 251015 block_no: 7037489 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 77834 time: 2022-03-24 19:28:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e5ebfcfa95c658ebd120746ec310577a3ef49278f387da1830c28bccac8161eBlock Operator
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