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 7000442 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 55793124 epoch_slot_no: 324324 block_no: 7000265 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 67933 time: 2022-03-15 15:50:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59dc9618434ad53bd99872a925a902f7119346e8b721176e87aa80f1f853a4eBlock Operator
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