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 7000663 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 55797399 epoch_slot_no: 328599 block_no: 7000486 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 80580 time: 2022-03-15 17:01:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ba641a2f8f7d77e9e041614abceceaf34fbd162a63ce29d306caf91bf76a746Block Operator
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