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 7038743 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56606460 epoch_slot_no: 273660 block_no: 7038566 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 66043 time: 2022-03-25 01:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aee164d824f44d3abfea57fa0da9fa1dd3784da3a62b622605d98a6a419cc87Block Operator
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