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 7043277 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 56698672 epoch_slot_no: 365872 block_no: 7043100 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 80500 time: 2022-03-26 03:22:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe580071497f6f1b764d2200991e14b2e7d042e3968f95aad7686b889a8d47bd6Block Operator
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