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 7039026 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 56611823 epoch_slot_no: 279023 block_no: 7038849 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 80107 time: 2022-03-25 03:15:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x351d3bc7f4ec35f24a5e36918a23843356b4c6155b33e35a87781ab414feff22Block Operator
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