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 7038641 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 56604376 epoch_slot_no: 271576 block_no: 7038464 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 31264 time: 2022-03-25 01:11:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a5df7098ed028a6c6908e68999546d4e444ecc83c47861e25f62ea6f428b381Block Operator
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