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 7038500 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 56601586 epoch_slot_no: 268786 block_no: 7038323 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 50320 time: 2022-03-25 00:24:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41216884d423850af1e242cafb8b9ae320deba6dc8363905f8b54600479e22b7Block Operator
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