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 7038251 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 56596294 epoch_slot_no: 263494 block_no: 7038074 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 79799 time: 2022-03-24 22:56:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e7d017e237352763e056f8f82a8972ff9cdbf7770bf34b2e46e3a2b676a1beBlock Operator
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