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 7000514 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 55794360 epoch_slot_no: 325560 block_no: 7000337 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 76685 time: 2022-03-15 16:10:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9606c7fccf6fa7f4864ce6cb26680eaa84cc8d4b1a30aef7b7fefbe697a142eBlock Operator
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