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 7038488 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 56601387 epoch_slot_no: 268587 block_no: 7038311 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 75974 time: 2022-03-25 00:21:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf410b83c27060ba182d8fe8efa45da51fe4fc4b79e9a7814a984ec5e0270a54Block Operator
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