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 7045258 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 56740428 epoch_slot_no: 407628 block_no: 7045081 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 72525 time: 2022-03-26 14:58:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34530ed412e72031cd6804483ee18f9f8d220f786589b74ecb91a7546b139193Block Operator
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