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 7000379 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55791938 epoch_slot_no: 323138 block_no: 7000202 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 75498 time: 2022-03-15 15:30:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe4e1b94bdf8fca10010226c68af37263bae5268b64715ee6c35e9fc68200342Block Operator
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