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 7002749 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55841237 epoch_slot_no: 372437 block_no: 7002572 slot_leader_id: 6947244 size: 77871 time: 2022-03-16 05:12:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4a70119611a629992fe3929b024954c3d5c016c9f801e3953850d9d922ca44eBlock Operator
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