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 7043463 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 56702345 epoch_slot_no: 369545 block_no: 7043286 slot_leader_id: 5616335 size: 76639 time: 2022-03-26 04:23:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37024fca75d6573b33f8a46bf961f478e6df4277051ce9a3acebbb43af3b1d0eBlock Operator
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