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 7000493 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55794035 epoch_slot_no: 325235 block_no: 7000316 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 71092 time: 2022-03-15 16:05:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ec4e2506dbd5ff2c491826c7c2961803a2f178c097bb4a31875f79be2e180aBlock Operator
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