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 7002331 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 55833353 epoch_slot_no: 364553 block_no: 7002154 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 38139 time: 2022-03-16 03:00:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ed334fb8100954ec90f38162e58d5cda6f936ea6a36b661189b00d479f5c30Block Operator
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