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 7002290 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55832477 epoch_slot_no: 363677 block_no: 7002113 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 80547 time: 2022-03-16 02:46:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1fdef35b8e883b7288587a806b851df7e126e46adaece85e6e1ebe2ed6645e2Block Operator
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