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 7000846 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55801319 epoch_slot_no: 332519 block_no: 7000669 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 41783 time: 2022-03-15 18:06:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889a46d8a17b7d81a5773991eab11b399ce11f8fefa3e580587f74c9b5411a23Block Operator
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