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 7002597 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55838199 epoch_slot_no: 369399 block_no: 7002420 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 79937 time: 2022-03-16 04:21:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x677711ad40ea24e5b5c33c0c3207cae05967870b6dc9cc4a6e57039cf2570fd4Block Operator
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