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 7038707 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 56605608 epoch_slot_no: 272808 block_no: 7038530 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 75354 time: 2022-03-25 01:31:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe43dc9284450c4b4688d45dc8cb7003a05dca2ca336f17ecdfe83ec69ac7aa09Block Operator
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