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 7038333 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56597811 epoch_slot_no: 265011 block_no: 7038156 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 42483 time: 2022-03-24 23:21:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc420f12f4fbc181348dd2ab3d8d8602692c03aee90ed584e84ba74728cd66a23Block Operator
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