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 7000257 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55789344 epoch_slot_no: 320544 block_no: 7000080 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 80663 time: 2022-03-15 14:47:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997bb9e0301fb3cd48ad42fdded3b97183319741ed85b00532caa3426a0d9a16Block Operator
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