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 7002567 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55837627 epoch_slot_no: 368827 block_no: 7002390 slot_leader_id: 5007197 size: 78547 time: 2022-03-16 04:11:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44c9949cbd535e6e89d4bc0875271e9ecee4c2beca95b0c9d7847d4f546fae12Block Operator
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