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 7043475 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 56702643 epoch_slot_no: 369843 block_no: 7043298 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 69915 time: 2022-03-26 04:28:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37a37fbcdb4c01c28ab92bd7420c2a45cbf00d1331389fb953f34061ad091834Block Operator
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