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 7001485 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 55814604 epoch_slot_no: 345804 block_no: 7001308 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 80134 time: 2022-03-15 21:48:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb8da17c561be5c9848b9e41a42bd0550e2fac3eb946c5679959a86a084bc8eeBlock Operator
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