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 7038306 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 56597360 epoch_slot_no: 264560 block_no: 7038129 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 59272 time: 2022-03-24 23:14:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ba3f0097bd14e7130d94a5ab68369d13910c75f23e28a566379d73e28f80e2eBlock Operator
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